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New Berlin, IL


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New Berlin, Illinois

New Berlin, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 15 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 78 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the village is not an isolated village. New Berlin is home to some 1,030 residents.

The People and Families of New Berlin

In New Berlin, about 65% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Berlin had a median family income of $50,139. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Berlin.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in New Berlin.

New Berlin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in New Berlin was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In New Berlin, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

New Berlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%New Berlin Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%New Berlin Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%New Berlin College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of New Berlin, IL

Comparing New Berlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
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