During the 18th and 19th centuries, Berwick experienced a large influx of Eastern European immigrants, making the city's population of Slovaks, Ukrainians, Lithuanians, and Poles among its diverse group. Today, Berwick is home to a large Eastern Catholic community, and the city is one of the few in the United States with a majority of residents of Eastern European descent.
A recent study showed that Berwick had a relatively low poverty rate of 13.9%, compared to nearby communities such as Pottsville, Nescopeck, and Westfield. This is a sign that Berwick's residents are living a slightly less fortunate life than the rest of Pennsylvania. Nonetheless, there are still some factors to consider when deciding upon your target audience for local advertising campaigns.
While the Berwick Infirmary opened more than 205 years ago, the town's population has declined dramatically in recent years and has been forced to travel long distances to larger hospitals. Financial restraints and competition have led the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to open a new hospital in Berwick. In 2015, the hospital was renamed to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
The city's climate is relatively mild, with a large seasonal difference. Warm summers are common, with temperatures reaching up to a comfortable 70°F. Cold winters are rare. Berwick City has a humid continental climate, which is commonly abbreviated as Dfb. Its median age was 40 years old. The male to female ratio was 87.8 to 100 females and 84.8 to 100 males.