Upper Bern township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Upper Bern township has a 2024 population of 1,618. Upper Bern township is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,607 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Bern township is $117,603 with a poverty rate of 9.59%. The median age in Upper Bern township is 48.3 years: 50.3 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Bern township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,730 | 88.22% |
| Other race | 193 | 9.84% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 834 | 2.35 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 424 | 3.12 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Non Family | 304 | 1.23 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 62 | 2.39 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 44 | 2.66 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 4.1% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 19.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 718 | 45.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.11% |
| Some College | 201 | 12.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,361 | 1,264 | 232 |
| Other Race | 189 | 189 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 165 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,854 | $89,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,688 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,366 | $52,143 | $55,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,458 | $62,625 | $31,000 |
| Overall | $53,043 | $58,529 | $43,088 |
| Some College | $59,688 | $0 | $45,729 |
$53,043
Average Earnings
$58,529
Average Male
$43,088
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.84% of Upper Bern township residents speak only English, while 3.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,730 | 185 | 10.69% |
| Other | 193 | 3 | 1.55% |
9.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.11%
Male Poverty Rate
8.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Bern township is White, with 10.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Bern township is Other, with 1.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.46% |
| High School | 11.28% |
| Some College | 5.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.79% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,000 | $144,537 |
| Households | $87,976 | $117,603 |
| Married Families | $116,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,489 | $64,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 5.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.28%
Born in Upper Bern township
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
98.52% of Upper Bern township residents were born in the United States, with 86.28% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,628 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 1,626 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 1,624 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 1,622 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 1,620 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 1,618 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 1,616 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,614 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 1,611 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,607 | -222 | -12.14% |
| 2019 | 1,829 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,829 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 1,810 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 1,803 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,796 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,797 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,794 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,791 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,790 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,789 | 0 | 0% |