Population 40,899 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Berlin
Household size in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in New Berlin run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.49, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
New Berlin skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Berlin: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Berlin
Renters in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in New Berlin rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in New Berlin are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in New Berlin are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Milwaukee area, where the median home dates to 1968. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,071 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,089 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,230 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,468 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$396 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Berlin costs $1,468 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Milwaukee area overall ($1,290). Rents are up $396 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Berlin
Bachelor's degrees in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
New Berlin is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in New Berlin: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. New Berlin has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Berlin
| Period | New Berlin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in New Berlin has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Berlin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | 2.43 | 45.9 | 6.4% | 23.5% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,468 | 47.9% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Hales Corners | 2.42 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,333 | 43.8% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
| West Allis | 2.13 | 40.6 | 12.7% | 44.7% | 7.7% | 1956 | $1,004 | 29.7% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| Elm Grove | 2.76 | 47.4 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,768 | 74.2% | 99.1% | 0.7% |
| Muskego | 2.47 | 47.2 | 5.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,543 | 45.4% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| Greenfield | 2.18 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 45.5% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,213 | 33.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Brookfield | 2.50 | 45.9 | 5.0% | 21.4% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,947 | 62.7% | 98.0% | 2.7% |
| Greendale | 2.37 | 41.7 | 12.6% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 1966 | $1,295 | 46.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Wauwatosa | 2.21 | 39.5 | 7.9% | 39.3% | 5.7% | 1957 | $1,451 | 63.7% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| West Milwaukee | 2.15 | 32.8 | 19.1% | 66.2% | 7.5% | 1949 | $962 | 19.4% | 91.7% | 1.9% |
| Waukesha | 2.40 | 40.7 | 9.8% | 35.6% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,330 | 42.6% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Berlin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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