Berwick, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Berwick, Pennsylvania is 10,291 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 83rd-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $45,338, the median home value is $135,000, and the median age is 41.2.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (10,494 → 10,332).
10,291
Population
3348
People / sq mi
$45,338
Median Income
$135,000
Median Home Value
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Berwick covers 3.1 sq mi of land at 3348 people per square mile.
About Berwick, PA
Among US cities, Berwick stands out first on household income: a median of $45,338, below the US median of $78,538. With 10,291 residents, Berwick is a city in Pennsylvania.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $45,338, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $135,000, with typical rent around $788.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.9%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Berwick borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Berwick borough had a population of 10,494 in 2010 and 10,332 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,494 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.
10,332
Population (2024)
10,494
Population (2010)
10,494
Peak (2010)
-0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,494 |
| 2011 | 10,437 |
| 2012 | 10,423 |
| 2013 | 10,377 |
| 2014 | 10,334 |
| 2015 | 10,237 |
| 2016 | 10,162 |
| 2017 | 10,078 |
| 2018 | 9,995 |
| 2019 | 9,903 |
| 2020 | 10,333 |
| 2021 | 10,350 |
| 2022 | 10,296 |
| 2023 | 10,316 |
| 2024 | 10,332 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,338
Median Household Income
$26,809
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$135,000
Median Home Value
$788
Median Rent
59.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.4%
High School+
14.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
83.6%
Public Transit
6.3%
Work From Home
19.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.1%
Foreign Born
97.5%
Non-English at Home
9.0%
Veterans
19.9%
With Disability
94.4%
Health Insurance
88.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.4% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.0% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Berwick, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,291 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 83rd-largest city in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Berwick, Pennsylvania is $45,338, with 18.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Berwick, Pennsylvania is $135,000, with median monthly rent at $788 and a homeownership rate of 59.7%.
The median age in Berwick, Pennsylvania is 41.2 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (10,494 → 10,332).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.