Berwick is a borough located in Columbia County Pennsylvania. Berwick has a 2024 population of 10,243. Berwick is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,315 in 2020.
The average household income in Berwick is $61,485 with a poverty rate of 18.14%. The median age in Berwick is 41.7 years: 39.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berwick was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,420 | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 443 | 4.29% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,557 | 2.25 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 1,893 | 1.23 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 1,721 | 2.9 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Female | 703 | 3.16 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 240 | 2.92 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 665 | 8.95% |
| Associates Degree | 587 | 7.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,066 | 14.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 319 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 3,519 | 47.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 990 | 13.32% |
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 | 6,727 | 5,861 | 1,347 |
| Hispanic | 309 | 301 | 22 |
| Black | 205 | 205 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 194 | 141 | 38 |
| Native American | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,681 | $68,648 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,033 | $36,516 | $32,568 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,382 | $0 | $26,491 |
| Overall | $37,357 | $45,015 | $29,620 |
| Some College | $42,743 | $57,917 | $32,537 |
$37,357
Average Earnings
$45,015
Average Male
$29,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.24% of Berwick residents speak only English, while 1.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,889 | 1,681 | 18.91% |
| Hispanic | 583 | 104 | 17.84% |
| Multiple | 333 | 41 | 12.31% |
| Black | 443 | 24 | 5.42% |
| Native | 74 | 8 | 10.81% |
18.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.09%
Male Poverty Rate
22.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berwick is White, with 18.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berwick is Black, with 5.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.13% |
| High School | 13.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.99% |
| Some College | 7.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.15% |
| Female Employed | 15.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,706 | $71,244 |
| Households | $46,505 | $61,485 |
| Married Families | $73,496 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,242 | $40,396 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
828
Number of Veterans
717
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 232 |
| Vietnam | 199 |
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 267 |
| 75+ | 183 |
| 18 to 34 | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 824 | 10.53% |
| Black | 4 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
4%
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
86.21%
Born in Berwick
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
97.86% of Berwick residents were born in the United States, with 86.21% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,153 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 10,171 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 10,189 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 10,207 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 10,225 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 10,243 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 10,261 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 10,267 | -65 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 10,332 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 10,315 | 403 | 4.07% |
| 2019 | 9,912 | -90 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 10,002 | -82 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 10,084 | -80 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 10,164 | -72 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 10,236 | -97 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 10,333 | -40 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 10,373 | -48 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 10,421 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 10,432 | -58 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 10,490 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,774 | -202 | -1.84% |
| 1990 | 10,976 | -874 | -7.38% |
| 1980 | 11,850 | -424 | -3.45% |
| 1970 | 12,274 | -1,079 | -8.08% |
| 1960 | 13,353 | -657 | -4.69% |
| 1950 | 14,010 | 829 | 6.29% |
| 1940 | 13,181 | 521 | 4.12% |
| 1930 | 12,660 | 479 | 3.93% |
| 1920 | 12,181 | 6,824 | 127.38% |
| 1910 | 5,357 | 1,441 | 36.8% |
| 1900 | 3,916 | 1,215 | 44.98% |
| 1890 | 2,701 | -7,452 | -73.4% |