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Berlin

Wisconsin · 5,571 residents · 5.918 sq mi
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Berlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,571
+5%since 2000
from 5,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Berlin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,090
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,183
+43%since 2000
from $17,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,642)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(603)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other1.3%(72)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,737)
Diversity Score
31
+139%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Wisconsin?

Berlin, Wisconsin has about 5,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Berlin, Wisconsin earns about $52,090 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 19.3% 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 12.2% 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 186 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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