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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Berlin

Wisconsin · 38,220 residents · 36.426 sq mi
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New Berlin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,576. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $161,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,220
+14%since 1990
from 33,592 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,049 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 922 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+13%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K35K37K39K41K1990201020202024New Berlin
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,576
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,394 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,789
+63%since 1990
from $18,245 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$830
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $631 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
18.7% rent
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(33,169)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(246)
Asian1%(329)
Diversity Score4.9%(1,638)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(36,265)
Black0.4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(595)
Asian2.3%(873)
Diversity Score10.5%(3,995)
10
+114%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−36%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Berlin, Wisconsin?

New Berlin, Wisconsin has about 38,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Berlin, Wisconsin?

The typical household in New Berlin, Wisconsin earns about $67,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Berlin, Wisconsin expensive?

In New Berlin, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in New Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Berlin, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 2.0% of people in New Berlin, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Berlin, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, New Berlin, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,628 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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