Berwick township is located in Columbia County Pennsylvania. Berwick township has a 2024 population of 2,461. Berwick township is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,399 in 2020.
The average household income in Berwick township is $97,294 with a poverty rate of 9.87%. The median age in Berwick township is 47.7 years: 47.5 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berwick township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,465 | 96.55% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 999 | 2.56 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 589 | 2.79 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 265 | 1.21 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 78 | 3.49 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Male | 67 | 4.76 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 4.8% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 8.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 981 | 51.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 331 | 17.28% |
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 | 1,824 | 1,687 | 260 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 30 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 6 |
| Native American | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Race | 11 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,036 | $88,750 | $74,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $126,429 | $180,250 | $94,750 |
| High School Graduate | $40,192 | $46,429 | $24,524 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,964 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,863 | $55,882 | $28,813 |
| Some College | $45,199 | $57,386 | $23,409 |
$45,863
Average Earnings
$55,882
Average Male
$28,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.33% of Berwick township residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,310 | 181 | 7.84% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 53 | 71.62% |
| Other | 11 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Multiple | 37 | 7 | 18.92% |
9.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.16%
Male Poverty Rate
10.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berwick township is Other, with 81.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berwick township is White, with 7.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.65% |
| Some College | 12.45% |
| High School | 6.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Employed | 2.71% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,688 | $106,824 |
| Households | $85,179 | $97,294 |
| Married Families | $93,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,125 | $59,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
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
149
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 7.07% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
61.65%
Born in Berwick township
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
97.41% of Berwick township residents were born in the United States, with 61.65% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.31% 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 | 2,561 | 20 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 2,541 | 20 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 2,521 | 20 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 2,501 | 20 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 2,481 | 20 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 2,461 | 20 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 2,441 | 20 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 2,421 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,412 | 13 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,399 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 2,392 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,397 | 8 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 2,389 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,376 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 2,371 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 2,362 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,358 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,361 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 2,366 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,368 | 0 | 0% |