Berwick Authority

Berwick is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 4,607.

Berwick, Louisiana

In St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Berwick anchors a community of 4,607. Median household income is $51,580.

Definition and scope

Located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Berwick operates within Louisiana's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Morgan City, LA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Berwick has approximately 4,607 residents. The median age is 34.8 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $212,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.2%
• Black or African American: 10.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Berwick is $51,580. Poverty rate stands at 18.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 27.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Berwick:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Berwick is Harry P Williams Memorial Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Saint Mary Parish Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Schriever, Louisiana.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 0 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9b.

References

• Louisiana State Authority — state-level reference for Louisiana.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.