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Berne, IN
City in Adams County, Indiana.
Population
3,965
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,714
ZIP codes
0
Berne and its ZIP codes
Berne at a glance
- Berne is about 9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 152nd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $62,159 a year, 14% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,700 (30% below Indiana) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Berne, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berne, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,159
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$151,700
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (963), Irish Americans (408), Mexican Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Berne.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,238
13,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,240
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $5,288 per person
How people get to work
Berne, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berne, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
270
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berne, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Berne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Linn GroveCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| GenevaTown | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MonroeTown | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Vera CruzTown | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BryantTown | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Pleasant MillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Willshire, OHVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| PetroleumCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CraigvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DecaturCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| PrebleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BlufftonCity | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| Wren, OHVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PonetoTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| TocsinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PortlandCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berne, IN in?
- Berne is in Adams County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Berne, IN?
- About 3,965 people live in Berne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berne?
- Nearby places include Linn Grove (4.2 mi), Geneva (4.3 mi), Monroe (6.1 mi), Vera Cruz (7.3 mi), Bryant (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023