New Berlin, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 633, New Berlin'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 Berlin is a small community located in Texas, within Guadalupe County. The total population is 633. It ranks as the 1186th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Berlin is 51.9 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.5% 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 Berlin is $110,000. This is 40% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $434,500. Housing costs are 53% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Berlin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.3% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Berlin, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.