Berlin town, Vermont
Berlin town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Berlin town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,948. The land area covers 36.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,948 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.6 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,195 | ±87 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,274 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,195 | ±87 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $273,600 | ±$31,208 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,169 | ±$171 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,691 | ±$20,689 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,578 | ±$3,678 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 290 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,288 | ±152 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93% | ±0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,876 (2024)
ID: 183935
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
108 SHED RD, BERLIN VT 05602-9049
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 59,844 (2024)
ID: 176538
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
65 STATE ST, MONTPELIER VT 05602-3594
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Berlin | PK-06 | Berlin, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Barre, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Barre, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brookfield, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Waterbury, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cabot, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Plainfield, VT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Barre, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Duxbury, VT | |
| 9 Nearby | 7-13 | CHELSEA, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VERMONT PSYCHIATRIC CARE HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 350 FISHER ROAD, BERLIN, VT, 05602 |
(802) 888-6770
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Norwich University
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College | 4.2 mi away | 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT, 05663-1035 |
8024852000
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BROWN PUBLIC
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 93 S. MAIN ST., NORTHFIELD, VT, 05663 |
(802) 485-4621
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Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor
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College | 4.9 mi away | 575 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 1, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8022243001
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KELLOGG-HUBBARD
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 135 MAIN ST., MONTPELIER, VT, 05602 |
(802) 223-3338
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Vermont College of Fine Arts
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College | 5.0 mi away | 36 College St, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8028288600
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ALDRICH PUBLIC
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 6 WASHINGTON ST., BARRE, VT, 05641 |
(802) 476-7550
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Community College of Vermont
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College | 6.6 mi away | 660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8028284060
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AINSWORTH PUBLIC
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 2338 VT RTE. 14, WILLIAMSTOWN, VT, 05679 |
(802) 433-5887
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Vermont State University
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College | 17.3 mi away | 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT, 05061 |
8022243000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BARRE MONTPELIER AP, VT US, located 1.8 miles from Berlin town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8° | 7.4° | 16.6° | 2.32" | — |
| February | 28.9° | 8.9° | 18.9° | 2.06" | — |
| March | 37.6° | 18.1° | 27.9° | 2.49" | — |
| April | 51.5° | 30.3° | 40.9° | 3.04" | — |
| May | 65.0° | 41.7° | 53.3° | 3.52" | — |
| June | 73.2° | 50.5° | 61.8° | 4.21" | — |
| July | 77.6° | 55.5° | 66.5° | 4.27" | — |
| August | 76.1° | 53.7° | 64.9° | 3.81" | — |
| September | 68.6° | 46.3° | 57.4° | 3.33" | — |
| October | 55.3° | 35.7° | 45.5° | 3.87" | — |
| November | 42.8° | 26.0° | 34.4° | 2.85" | — |
| December | 31.3° | 15.1° | 23.2° | 2.93" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Barre city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Montpelier city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| South Barre CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Williamstown CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Websterville CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002305650. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.