New Berlin, Texas

New Berlin (/ˈbɜːrlɪn/ BUR-lin) is a city in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. The population was 511 at the 2010 census.[4] New Berlin is a German-Texan town settled by German emigrants in the 1800s as a farming community. New Berlin is named after Berlin, Germany and boasts many residents being descendants of the original German founders.[5]

New Berlin, Texas
City
Location of New Berlin, Texas
Location of New Berlin, Texas
Coordinates: 29°27′45″N 98°6′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyGuadalupe
Area
[1]
 • Total9.63 sq mi (24.94 km2)
 • Land9.63 sq mi (24.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total626
 • Density65.00/sq mi (25.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-50796[2]
GNIS feature ID1342430[3]
Websitewww.newberlintx.org

Geography

New Berlin is located in southwestern Guadalupe County at 29°27′45″N 98°6′2″W (29.462366, –98.100593),[6] to the east of Cibolo Creek. It is 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Seguin, the county seat, and 27 miles (43 km) east of downtown San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, New Berlin has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km2), all of it land.[4]

History

New Berlin was founded in 1868 by German immigrants who came to the area. It was named after the German capital, Berin. Carl August Edward "Ed" Tewes is considered the founding father. Sutherland Springs Church shooter Devin Kelley shot himself near the city after massacring 27 victims and being pursued by two armed townspeople. Historic Brietzke Station[7] is now a barbecue restaurant.[8] The town is also home to a beer joint,[9] another restaurant,[10] and a feed store.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1980253—
1990188−25.7%
2000467148.4%
20105119.4%
202062622.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 467 people, 167 households, and 135 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.1 inhabitants per square mile (63.4/km2). There were 178 housing units at an average density of 62.6 per square mile (24.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.07% White, 0.64% Native American, 0.86% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.28% of the population.

There were 167 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,250, and the median income for a family was $66,607. Males had a median income of $40,521 versus $29,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,779. About 2.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

New Berlin is served by the Marion Independent School District.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): New Berlin city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
  5. "TSHA | New Berlin, TX".
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "Community". City of New Berlin. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  8. "Rabel's Roadhouse BBQ". rabelsbbq.com/. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  9. "775 Icehaus". Facebook. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  10. "Pablo's Country Kitchen". Facebook. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  11. "New Berlin Farm and Feed Supply". Facebook. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  12. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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