Berwick, Louisiana Population 2022
Berwick is a city located in St. Mary Parish Louisiana. Berwick has a 2020 population of 4,735. Berwick is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,771 in 2010.
The average household income in Berwick is $69,085 with a poverty rate of 24.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $444 per month, and the median house value is $138,700. The median age in Berwick is 38.2 years, 39.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Berwick Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berwickwas:
- White: 79.50%
- Black or African American: 15.63%
- Other race: 2.23%
- Two or more races: 1.59%
- Native American: 1.05%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,560 | 79.50% |
| Black or African American | 700 | 15.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 1.05% |
| Some Other Race | 100 | 2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 1.59% |
Berwick Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,473 | 3.03 | 68.7 |
| Married | 527 | 3.57 | 95.6 |
| Male | 111 | 4.08 | 70.3 |
| Female | 281 | 5.41 | 66.9 |
| Non Family | 554 | 1.09 | 43.7 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 331 | 12.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 440 | 16.68% |
| High School Graduate | 907 | 34.38% |
| Some College | 412 | 15.62% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 257 | 9.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 5.27% |
Berwick Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,189 | 1,574 | 388 |
| Hispanic | 234 | 78 | 8 |
| Black | 181 | 181 | |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | |
| Other Race | 67 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.72%.
Berwick Language by Age
Berwick Language
94.55% of Berwick residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.23% of the population.
Berwick Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 700 | 488 | 69.71% |
| Multiple | 54 | 28 | 51.85% |
| Native | 47 | 10 | 21.28% |
| White | 3,375 | 549 | 16.27% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 315 | 31 | 9.84% |
24.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.91%
Male Poverty Rate
29.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Berwick
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berwick is Black, with 69.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berwick is Hispanic, with 9.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.70%.
Berwick Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Berwick Married by Age and Sex
Berwick Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Berwick Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 3.84% |
| Black | 57 | 15.12% |
| Native American | 9 | 33.33% |
Berwick Veterans by Education
25.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
90.38%
Born in Berwick
97.54%
Native Born
2.46%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.54% of Berwick residents were born in the United States, with 90.38% having been born in Louisiana. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,619 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 3,880 | 1,261 | 4.01% |
| 1970 | 4,168 | 288 | 0.72% |
| 1980 | 4,466 | 298 | 0.69% |
| 1990 | 4,375 | -91 | -0.21% |
| 2000 | 4,418 | 43 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 4,946 | 528 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 4,928 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 4,910 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 4,892 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 4,874 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 4,856 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 4,838 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 4,820 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,802 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 4,784 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 4,771 | -13 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 4,753 | -18 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 4,735 | -18 | -0.38% |