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Berlin

Wisconsin · 5,524 residents · 5.918 sq mi
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Berlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,524
+4%since 2000
from 5,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+2%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Berlin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,086
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,674
+28%since 2000
from $17,667 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,968)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(242)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(692)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,940)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino8%(441)
Asian0.9%(48)
Other1.7%(95)
Diversity Score25%(1,381)
Diversity Score
25
+92%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Wisconsin?

Berlin, Wisconsin has about 5,524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Berlin, Wisconsin earns about $41,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Wisconsin expensive?

In Berlin, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of people in Berlin, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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