Berne, Indiana
Berne: City in Indiana, United States
About
Berne is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,999 and a population density of 742 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,262 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Berne is a city in Monroe and Wabash townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States, located 35 miles south of Fort Wayne. The population was 4,173 at the 2020 Census. Berne is widely known for its Swiss heritage, architecture and culture, and for its status as the "Furniture Capital of Indiana."
The city was founded in 1837 by Swiss immigrants from Canton Bern who were looking for land to settle. They named their new community after their home town of Bern. In order to preserve the Swiss culture that has been maintained through the generations, Berne has preserved many culturally significant buildings including 15 log cabins that were built between 1830 and 1860.
Berne has many attractions including the Historic Downtown area where you can visit local shops and restaurants while enjoying all that Berne has to offer. You can also learn more about Berne's history at The Swiss Village Museum which features several buildings that were brought over from Switzerland and reassembled here in Berne. You can also take part in some fun activities like tubing on Flat Rock Creek or shopping at one of many antique stores or gift shops that line Main Street!
Quick Facts about Berne
| Population : | 4,262 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Adams County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 260 |
| Area : | 5.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 843 feet / 257 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 14:01:37 (17th May 2025) |
| Postal code : | 46711 |
| Density : | 791 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Berne is located at 40°39'28"N 84°57'7"W (40.6578200, -84.9519100).
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Demographics
The population of Berne increased by 6.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,999 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,065 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,057 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,108 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,112 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,157 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,169 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,211 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,240 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,247 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,262 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 119,980 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 113,988 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 123,851 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 113,934 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 12.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 71.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,954 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $323,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,941 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $811 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,237 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 47,765 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 467,103 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,998,802 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 201,076 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,758,462 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,143 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,745 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,674 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 11,982 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,498 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,885 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,791 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,374 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 738 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,388 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,094.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.83 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $142,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,255 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $474 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $761 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,750 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,185 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 76,197 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 232,675 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,332 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,065 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,453 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 785 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 356 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 226 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 688 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 694 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 344.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.20 |
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People born in Berne (7)
People born in Berne, including chemist Richard R. Schrock, basketball coach Lester Habegger, Professional basketball player Ervin Inniger, .
List
- Bob Dro (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 12/10/1918
- Jerry Steiner (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 07/01/1918
- Mary Butcher (baseball player (1927-)) she was born in 12/10/1927
- Melvin L. Moeschberger (American biostatistician) he was born in 26/06/1940
Schools in Berne
College & universities near Berne, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206613 | Wright State University-Lake Campus | Celina (OH) | 45822-2952 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Berne, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Berne , New York town in Albany County, New York, US with a population of 2,748 people.
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 34,821 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Preble | 1,106 | Township in Adams County, Indiana |
| Monroe | 882 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Berne distances to largest Indiana cities
