Bern township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Bern township has a 2024 population of 6,752. Bern township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,702 in 2020.
The average household income in Bern township is $118,216 with a poverty rate of 2.97%. The median age in Bern township is 53.2 years: 46.7 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bern township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,069 | 90.53% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,313 | 2.3 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 1,459 | 2.8 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 708 | 1.06 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 104 | 3.27 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 42 | 3.21 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 381 | 6.95% |
| Associates Degree | 775 | 14.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 903 | 16.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 13.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,969 | 35.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 632 | 11.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,924 | 4,623 | 1,612 |
| Hispanic | 218 | 161 | 0 |
| Black | 170 | 100 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 116 | 7 |
| Asian | 59 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,964 | $126,354 | $64,737 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,348 | $126,197 | $86,714 |
| High School Graduate | $31,310 | $40,321 | $29,152 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,875 | $27,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,576 | $74,670 | $40,682 |
| Some College | $82,546 | $90,100 | $0 |
$61,576
Average Earnings
$74,670
Average Male
$40,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.64% of Bern township residents speak only English, while 7.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,928 | 133 | 2.7% |
| Other | 90 | 26 | 28.89% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 26 | 17.81% |
2.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.04%
Male Poverty Rate
2.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bern township is Other, with 28.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bern township is White, with 2.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.85% |
| Female Employed | 0.8% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,063 | $144,455 |
| Households | $107,669 | $118,216 |
| Married Families | $142,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,163 | $57,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
516
Number of Veterans
505
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 129 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 441 | 8.09% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 52.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.73%
Born in Bern township
95.91%
Native Born
4.09%
Foreign Born
1.58%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
95.91% of Bern township residents were born in the United States, with 78.73% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,842 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 6,824 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 6,806 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 6,788 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 6,770 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 6,752 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 6,734 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 6,716 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 6,705 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 6,702 | -191 | -2.77% |
| 2019 | 6,893 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 6,898 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 6,875 | 40 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 6,835 | 22 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 6,813 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 6,804 | 17 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 6,787 | 22 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 6,765 | 23 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 6,742 | 25 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 6,717 | 0 | 0% |