New Berlin, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Berlin, Wisconsin
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Location of New Berlin in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States of America | |
| State |  Wisconsin |
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| County | Waukesha | |
| Founded | January 13, 1840 | |
| Incorporated | 1959 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.88 sq mi (95.51 km2) | |
| • Land | 36.44 sq mi (94.38 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) 1.17% | |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 40,451 | |
| • Density | 1,089.22/sq mi (420.55/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) | |
| ZIP Codes |
53146, 53151
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| Area code(s) | 262 | |
| FIPS code | 55-56375 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570202 | |
| Website | www.newberlin.org | |
New Berlin is a city located in eastern Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the larger Milwaukee metropolitan area. In 2020, about 40,451 people lived in New Berlin.
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How to Say New Berlin
People who live in New Berlin say the name with the accent on the first part of "Berlin." It sounds like "New BUR-lin."
History of New Berlin
The first settlers arrived in the area that is now New Berlin in 1836. The community was first called the Town of Mentor in 1839.
On January 13, 1840, the town was renamed New Berlin. It was named by one of the early settlers, Sidney Evans, after his hometown in New Berlin, New York. For a long time, New Berlin was mostly a farming area.
Growth and Development
Starting in the 1940s, more people began to move to New Berlin from Milwaukee. The population grew a lot during this time. In 1959, the Town of New Berlin officially became the City of New Berlin.
Big growth continued in the 1960s and 1970s. This was largely because the New Berlin Industrial Park was built starting in 1964. This park has many businesses and covers a large area.
Schools and Roads
In 2012, Glen Park Elementary School closed. Its students moved to other nearby elementary schools. In 2015, the building became a middle and high school for Heritage Christian Schools.
Interstate 43 was made bigger near the Moorland Road exit to help with traffic. This new interchange includes a two-lane roundabout. Roundabouts are circular intersections that help traffic flow.
Geography of New Berlin
New Berlin is located at 42°58′45″N 88°6′33″W / 42.97917°N 88.10917°W. A special line called the Sub-Continental Divide runs through the eastern part of the city. This divide separates water that flows to different places.
Most of the city's western part, about 73% of its land, is west of this divide. Water in this area flows into the Fox River and then into the Mississippi River. The rest of the city's water flows into the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.
New Berlin covers a total area of about 36.87 square miles (95.51 km2). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Climate in New Berlin
New Berlin experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters.
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Population of New Berlin
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 15,788 | — | |
| 1970 | 26,910 | 70.4% | |
| 1980 | 30,529 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 33,592 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 38,193 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 39,584 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 40,451 | 2.2% | |
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As of the 2010 census, there were 39,584 people living in New Berlin. Most residents were White (93.4%), with smaller percentages of Asian (3.8%), African American (0.7%), and other races. About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in New Berlin was about 44.9 years old. About 21.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Many New Berlin residents are working professionals. Some are from families who have farmed in the area for a long time. Others moved from Milwaukee in the 1960s and 1970s.
Economy in New Berlin
New Berlin has many businesses that provide jobs for its residents. Here are some of the largest employers in the city:
| # | Employer | # of employees |
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| 1 | ABB Industrial Systems | 750 |
| 2 | ACS Group | 700 |
| 3 | Ideal Mechanical | 550 |
| 4 | EMTEQ | 400 |
| 5 | GMR Marketing | 400 |
| 6 | Modern Maintenance Building Services | 400 |
| 7 | Collins Aerospace | 300 |
| 8 | Spring City Electric | 300 |
| 9 | Dematic | 250 |
| 10 | Gortite div. of Dynatect | 250 |
Recreation and Parks
New Berlin has 26 parks, covering a total of about 855 acres (3.46 km2). These parks offer many activities.
Some parks have playing fields, like Malone Park, which is near New Berlin's City Hall. Valley View Park has a disc golf course, which is a fun game similar to golf but played with frisbees.
Environment and Cleanup Efforts
In March 2023, an oil spill happened at a local auto repair shop. Oil accidentally leaked and entered the city's stormwater system. It then spread to a nearby pond and creek.
City officials and first responders worked quickly to clean up the spill. They used special tools like containment booms and oil spill mats to stop the oil from spreading further. The cleanup efforts took a lot of time and resources.
Education in New Berlin
The School District of New Berlin serves the city's students. Here are the schools in the district:
- New Berlin Eisenhower Middle/High School
- New Berlin West Middle/High School
- Elmwood Elementary
- Orchard Lane Elementary
- Poplar Creek Elementary
- Ronald Reagan Elementary
There are also three private elementary schools in New Berlin:
- Heritage Christian Schools
- Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School
- Holy Apostles Elementary School
City Infrastructure
New Berlin gets its water from Lake Michigan, which is purchased from the Milwaukee Water Works. In the eastern part of the city, used water goes back to Lake Michigan through a sewer system. In the western parts of the city, people get their water from underground sources called aquifers.
New Berlin is located near major highways. Interstate 43 runs north of the city, connecting it to places like Milwaukee and Green Bay. Interstate 94 is also nearby, between Waukesha and Milwaukee. Other important roads include Moorland Road and National Avenue. A railway line also runs through New Berlin.
Notable People from New Berlin
Many interesting people have connections to New Berlin, including:
- Tom Berte, a racing driver
- Meghan Coffey, who was crowned Miss Wisconsin in 2006
- Glenn Robert Davis, a US Congressman
- Marc C. Duff, a Wisconsin State Representative
- Alvarus E. Gilbert, a Wisconsin State Representative and farmer
- George M. Humphrey, a Wisconsin State Representative
- Benjamin Hunkins, an early pioneer and legislator
- Robert Hastings Hunkins, a pioneer and Vermont state legislator
- Julie Goskowicz Koons, a speed skater
- C. E. McIntosh, a Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer
- John C. Schober, a Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer
See also
In Spanish: New Berlin (Wisconsin) para niños
