New Berlin is a city located in Waukesha County Wisconsin. New Berlin has a 2024 population of 40,186. New Berlin is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,482 in 2020.
The average household income in New Berlin is $129,292 with a poverty rate of 3.61%. The median age in New Berlin is 45.9 years: 44.3 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Berlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,966 | 86.58% |
| Asian | 2,327 | 5.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,918 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 794 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 358 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,214 | 2.33 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 10,297 | 2.88 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 5,375 | 1.15 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 1,216 | 2.82 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 326 | 2.84 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 591 | 1.99% |
| Associates Degree | 3,140 | 10.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,361 | 31.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,455 | 15.04% |
| High School Graduate | 6,896 | 23.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 301 | 1.02% |
| Some College | 4,883 | 16.48% |
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 | 26,023 | 25,540 | 11,959 |
| Asian | 1,563 | 1,444 | 1,221 |
| Hispanic | 977 | 856 | 191 |
| 2+ Races | 780 | 717 | 351 |
| Black | 573 | 440 | 111 |
| Other Race | 308 | 247 | 65 |
| Native American | 18 | 10 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,871 | $86,081 | $64,052 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,435 | $128,071 | $77,750 |
| High School Graduate | $46,114 | $52,591 | $30,299 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,804 | $52,838 | $48,261 |
| Overall | $66,465 | $80,647 | $53,816 |
| Some College | $57,098 | $67,338 | $44,973 |
$66,465
Average Earnings
$80,647
Average Male
$53,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.24% of New Berlin residents speak only English, while 8.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,134 | 1,196 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2,327 | 99 | 4.25% |
| Black | 756 | 86 | 11.38% |
| Multiple | 1,918 | 40 | 2.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,825 | 38 | 2.08% |
3.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.91%
Male Poverty Rate
4.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Berlin is Black, with 11.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Berlin is Hispanic, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.3% |
| High School | 7.69% |
| Some College | 3.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 4.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.85% |
| Male Employed | 1.16% |
| Female Employed | 1.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,247 | $151,937 |
| Households | $97,414 | $129,292 |
| Married Families | $129,121 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,623 | $77,065 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
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
2,029
Number of Veterans
1,872
Male Veterans
157
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 675 |
| Second Gulf War | 330 |
| First Gulf War | 251 |
| Korea | 223 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 890 |
| 65 to 74 | 472 |
| 55 to 64 | 286 |
| 35 to 54 | 274 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,930 | 6.78% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 4.58% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 3.98% |
| Other Race | 31 | 9.42% |
| Black | 20 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
77.97%
Born in New Berlin
93.58%
Native Born
6.42%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
93.58% of New Berlin residents were born in the United States, with 77.97% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,816 | -74 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 39,890 | -74 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 39,964 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 40,038 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 40,112 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 40,186 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 40,260 | -42 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 40,302 | -196 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 40,498 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 40,482 | 745 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 39,737 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 39,721 | -75 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 39,796 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 39,802 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 39,786 | -81 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 39,867 | 26 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 39,841 | 96 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 39,745 | 108 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 39,637 | 33 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 39,604 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 38,220 | 4,628 | 13.78% |
| 1990 | 33,592 | 3,063 | 10.03% |
| 1980 | 30,529 | 3,619 | 13.45% |
| 1970 | 26,910 | 11,122 | 70.45% |
| 1960 | 15,788 | -24,028 | -60.35% |