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Berwick, ME
Census-designated place in York County, Maine.
Population
1,998
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,270
ZIP codes
0
Berwick and its ZIP codes
Berwick at a glance
- Berwick is about 28 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,406, 9% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,300 (9% above Maine) and median rent is $1,041 a month.
Local data for Berwick, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berwick, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,406
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$323,300
Median rent
$1,041/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (761), German Americans (514), Italian Americans (240).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Berwick.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,166
79,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
How people get to work
Berwick, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berwick, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,796
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berwick, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Berwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NHCity | 1.8 mi | 9.8 |
| South BerwickCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Dover, NHCity | 6 mi | 26.7 |
| Rochester, NHCity | 6.6 mi | 45 |
| North BerwickCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| Durham, NHCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3 |
| South EliotCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| Milton, NHCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SanfordCity | 12 mi | 47.8 |
| KitteryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| York HarborCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Farmington, NHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Newmarket, NHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Cape NeddickCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Kittery PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Portsmouth, NHCity | 15 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berwick, ME in?
- Berwick is in York County, Maine.
- What is the population of Berwick, ME?
- About 1,998 people live in Berwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berwick?
- Nearby places include Somersworth, NH (1.8 mi), South Berwick (4.2 mi), Dover, NH (6 mi), Rochester, NH (6.6 mi), North Berwick (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023