Population 6,133 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Berlin
Household size in West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
West Berlin is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.1, West Berlin is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 are older.
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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in West Berlin, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 West Berlin
Renters in West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in West Berlin rent their homes (32.2%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (41.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in West Berlin: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in West Berlin leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,100 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,091 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,381 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Berlin costs $1,381 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $578 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 29 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 West Berlin
Bachelor's degrees in West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in West Berlin than nationally: 27.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Berlin is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 West Berlin
| Period | West Berlin | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Berlin has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 39 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, as it has nationally.
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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Berlin | 2.38 | 50.1 | 7.8% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 1974 | $1,381 | 27.9% | 93.9% | 3.2% |
| Berlin | 2.68 | 41.9 | 13.5% | 24.5% | 6.7% | 1975 | $1,599 | 35.5% | 93.5% | 3.5% |
| Pine Valley | 2.77 | 39.9 | 16.7% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 1970 | $2,118 | 21.5% | 94.5% | 7.4% |
| Voorhees | 2.80 | 48.3 | 6.8% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 1985 | $1,995 | 62.2% | 97.0% | 5.3% |
| Lindenwold | 2.28 | 42.5 | 16.4% | 67.0% | 5.8% | 1974 | $1,183 | 31.6% | 94.9% | 10.0% |
| Gibbsboro | 2.85 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 18.4% | 7.1% | 1969 | $1,594 | 31.8% | 96.2% | 8.6% |
| Pine Hill | 2.45 | 36.3 | 20.2% | 42.3% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,910 | 22.0% | 93.3% | 8.4% |
| Atco | 2.67 | 46.2 | 9.5% | 21.1% | 4.3% | 1976 | $1,408 | 31.9% | 92.3% | 5.5% |
| Clementon | 2.47 | 36.1 | 17.2% | 57.3% | 6.7% | 1974 | $1,439 | 24.4% | 87.0% | 5.1% |
| Laurel Springs | 2.93 | 36.5 | 4.0% | 20.3% | 4.1% | 1949 | $1,403 | 37.7% | 94.6% | 5.7% |
| Crowfoot | 2.99 | 34.9 | 7.8% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 1978 | $1,119 | 43.9% | 96.8% | 1.8% |
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 West 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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