New Berlinville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

New Berlinville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Berks County. The total population is 1,432. It ranks as the 813th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Berlinville is 29.4 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 33.7% of the population under 18, New Berlinville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Berlinville is $77,143. This is 1% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 93% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 21.0%. This is 300% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $169,500. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, New Berlinville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Berlinville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

5.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Berlinville, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.