New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 645, New Jerusalem's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

New Jerusalem is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Berks County. The total population is 645. It ranks as the 1233rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Jerusalem is 53.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 14.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Jerusalem is $102,214. This is 31% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 91% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in New Jerusalem, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $294,700. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, New Jerusalem is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Jerusalem has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Jerusalem, 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.