New Berlin, WI Demographics

A map of New Berlin's Population by Race

New Berlin, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 40,270, a less than 1% change from the 40,451 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 6.3% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Berlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Berlin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Berlin, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 30.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Berlin is ranked the 17th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Berlin was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Berlin's White Population

33,392 residents of New Berlin, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Berlin is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. New Berlin ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Berlin's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of New Berlin's population has decreased from 86.3% to 82.9%.

New Berlin is more White than neighboring Brookfield (77.5% White), and West Allis (69.8% White). New Berlin is less White than neighboring Hales Corners (83.3% White), Elm Grove (91% White), and Muskego (90.6% White).

New Berlin's Black Population

800 residents of New Berlin, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Berlin is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. New Berlin ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Berlin's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.3%. Black residents' share of New Berlin's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.0%.

New Berlin is more Black than neighboring Hales Corners (0.8% Black), Elm Grove (0.1% Black), Muskego (0.4% Black), and Brookfield (1.4% Black). New Berlin is less Black than neighboring West Allis (5% Black).

New Berlin's Asian Population

2,528 residents of New Berlin, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Berlin is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. New Berlin ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Berlin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Asian residents' share of New Berlin's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.3%.

New Berlin is more Asian than neighboring Hales Corners (3.1% Asian), Elm Grove (1.6% Asian), Muskego (0.8% Asian), and West Allis (2.7% Asian). New Berlin is less Asian than neighboring Brookfield (11.2% Asian).

New Berlin's Hispanic Population

2,280 residents of New Berlin, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Berlin is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. New Berlin ranks 241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Berlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. Hispanic residents' share of New Berlin's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.7%.

New Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Elm Grove (2.9% Hispanic), and Brookfield (4.4% Hispanic). New Berlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Hales Corners (8.9% Hispanic), Muskego (6% Hispanic), and West Allis (17.1% Hispanic).

New Berlin's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of New Berlin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Berlin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. New Berlin ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Berlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

New Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hales Corners (0.1% Native American/Other). New Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elm Grove (0.6% Native American/Other), Muskego (0.5% Native American/Other), Brookfield (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Allis (0.7% Native American/Other).

New Berlin's Multiracial Population

1,173 residents of New Berlin, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Berlin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. New Berlin ranks 513th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Berlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Multiracial residents' share of New Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

New Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Muskego (1.8% Multiracial). New Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Hales Corners (3.9% Multiracial), Elm Grove (3.8% Multiracial), Brookfield (4.8% Multiracial), and West Allis (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.