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New Berlin, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Population
1,442
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,277
ZIP codes
0
New Berlin and its ZIP codes
New Berlin at a glance
- New Berlin is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,179, 16% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,400 (38% below Illinois) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for New Berlin, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Berlin, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,179
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (423), Irish Americans (192), Italian Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for New Berlin.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,668
130,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $16,718 per person
How people get to work
New Berlin, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.1%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Berlin, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Berlin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near New Berlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerlinVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.9 |
| LoamiVillage | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| AlexanderCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| CurranVillage | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| WaverlyCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| FranklinVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Pleasant PlainsVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| SpringfieldCity | 11 mi | 61.3 |
| AshlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| JeromeVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Leland GroveCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ChathamVillage | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| AuburnCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Southern ViewVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| TallulaVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ThayerVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Berlin, IL in?
- New Berlin is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What is the population of New Berlin, IL?
- About 1,442 people live in New Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Berlin?
- Nearby places include Berlin (2.2 mi), Loami (5.2 mi), Alexander (6.4 mi), Curran (7.2 mi), Waverly (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023