Demographics & People — New Berlin, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 40,384 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~40,000 |
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| Median Age | 45.2 |
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| Total Households | 17,214 |
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| Family Households | 11,839 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2268 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34,966 |
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| Black or African American | 794 |
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| Asian | 2,327 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,831 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 17,242 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,941 |
| Polish | 6,382 |
| Irish | 4,597 |
| Other groups | 4,560 |
| Italian | 2,551 |
| English | 2,491 |
| Norwegian | 1,765 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,434 |
| American | 1,169 |
Language
| English Only | 34,810 |
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| Spanish | 934 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,154 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,218 |
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| Population 18+ | 32,539 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Berlin, Wisconsin.
