Berwick is a middle class neighborhood made up of a diverse racial and religious population on the eastside of Columbus, Ohio just south of the suburb of Bexley, Ohio.[1][2] Developed in the early 1950s, it is known as the home of Columbus' black elite, but also has a strong Jewish community.[3] According to Census 2000, the total population of the neighborhood was 4,639 with 55% (2,549) being Non-Hispanic Black alone and 41% (1,916) being Non-Hispanic White alone. In 2000, the average annual household income was $61,237. Among households with a Black householder the average household income was $63,372, while those with a White housholder it was $58,768.
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Berwick Alternative Elementary School - Columbus Public Schools
All Saints Academy - Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus
Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brookwood Presbyterian Church, Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and Beth Jacob Synagogue.
Leipzig Haus - A popular bar among students from nearby Capital University.
Michael B. Coleman - Mayor of the City of Columbus (2000–present)
Archie Griffin - Two time Heisman Trophy winning football player & graduate of nearby Eastmoor High School (now Eastmoor Academy)