New Berlin (village), New York facts for kids
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New Berlin, New York
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 New Berlin (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Town | New Berlin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 901 |
| • Density | 845.22/sq mi (326.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13411
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-49946 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958391 |
New Berlin is a small village located in Chenango County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 901 people lived there. The village is found near the eastern edge of the town of New Berlin and is northeast of Norwich.
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A Look Back: New Berlin's History
New Berlin became an official village in 1816. Many people think its name comes from the city of Berlin in Germany because some of the first settlers were German. However, the name actually comes from earlier settlements called Berlin, New York or Berlin, Connecticut, where some of the first residents had lived.
Two important historical places in New Berlin are recognized nationally. The Horace O. Moss House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Later, the entire New Berlin Historic District was listed in 1982, recognizing a whole area for its historical importance.
Learning in New Berlin
Students in New Berlin have a few options for their education:
- Milford Academy
- Unadilla Valley School
Where is New Berlin?
New Berlin village is located in the northeastern part of the town of New Berlin. It sits right next to the Unadilla River, which flows south and eventually joins the Susquehanna River. The village is also on the border of Otsego County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.07 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
The village is a key spot where two main roads, NY-8 and NY-80, meet and then split. Route NY-8 goes south, while NY-80 heads east. From New Berlin, you can reach Sidney about 23 miles (37 km) to the south. Cooperstown is about 26 miles (42 km) to the east, and Utica is about 38 miles (61 km) to the north. County Road 29 also leads into the village from the west.
Who Lives in New Berlin?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 836 | — | |
| 1880 | 937 | — | |
| 1890 | 979 | 4.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,156 | 18.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,114 | −3.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,070 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,076 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 999 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,178 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,262 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,369 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,392 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,220 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,129 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,028 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 901 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of New Berlin has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,129 people living in the village. This number decreased to 1,028 in 2010 and then to 901 in 2020.
In 2000, most people living in New Berlin were White (about 97.87%). A small number of residents were Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 1.06% of people were from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 425 households in the village in 2000. About 28.9% of these households had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (49.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.45 people, and the average family had about 2.98 people.
The age of people in New Berlin was quite varied. In 2000, about 24.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 23.1% were 65 years or older. The median age was 42 years, meaning half the population was younger than 42 and half was older.
