Training School, 1911
Berlin’s story
Berlin in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1911 and 3 maps from 1902 on.
Explore the history →BerlinWI
A town of 971.
Population
971
2025 Census estimate · +2% since 2020
Median home value
$251K
Census ACS
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
45.8
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Berlin’s January low is 5°F, below both the Wisconsin town median (11°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Berlin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
971 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
StettinHamburgMaineBerlin
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Berlin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Berlin, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Berlin’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Berlin ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54411, 54452, 54401, 5444854411 38% · 54452 34% · 54401 20% · 54448 8%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Berlin.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Berlin is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in four fifths of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Berlin, 51% come from inland flooding and 30% from cold waves.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Berlin work out of town
Among working residents in Berlin, 1.3% work locally. Since 2013, Berlin has lost 24 jobs, to 58 in 2023. Also worth knowing: the share of residents in Berlin who live below the poverty line is 3.8%, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Wausau (24%), Marathon City (8%) and Merrill (4%).
1%work in town
| Berlin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 10% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Berlin1%
Wausau24%
Marathon City8%
Merrill4%
Weston4%
13 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Berlin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Berlin than across Wisconsin
For Berlin, the median age is 45.8 years. Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 23% of residents (19% statewide). Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 33% across Wisconsin.
45.8median age · WI 40.2
| Berlin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
BerlinWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school30%
Some college21%
Associate’s18%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Berlin | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.4% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–25°
Spring31–53°
Summer55–78°
Fall35–55°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Berlin is
Berlin: 20% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Two figures for adults locally: 17% smoke cigarettes, 32% sleep under 7 hours.
| Berlin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Berlin | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16.5% | 13.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.6% | 6.6% |
Aspirus Merrill Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 5 attractions →Granite Peak Ski Area and 2 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Berlin. Close and well known come first.
12 mi Ski areaGranite Peak Ski Area52 runs · 660 ft vertical
12 mi MuseumLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
11 mi TheatreGrand Theater
12 mi MuseumLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum11 mi TheatreGrand TheaterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Grand Theater: Billertl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Berlin
16pages on Berlin
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Berlin
About 3 of every 100 Berlin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Berlin for work
Where Berlin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Berlin
1%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Berlin
Town in Wisconsin, United States
There is another Town of Berlin in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. There is also the city of Berlin, Wisconsin. Berlin is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 949 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Emmerich and Naugart are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Teagesville is also located partially in the town. The ghost town of Ziegler was also located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,293 ft
Questions about Berlin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Berlin, WI a good place to live?
Berlin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.