Berlin, IL Demographics
A map of Berlin's Population by Race
Berlin, Illinois has an estimated population of 103, a large decrease from the 141 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Berlin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berlin, that probability was 4.2% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Berlin is ranked the 1329th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Berlin was ranked the 1285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Berlin's White Population
96 residents of Berlin, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berlin is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Berlin ranks 30th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's White population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. White residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 97.9% to 93.2%.
Berlin is more White than neighboring Loami (90% White), and Pleasant Plains (89.8% White). Berlin is less White than neighboring New Berlin (93.6% White), Curran (95.7% White), and Alexander (97.1% White).
Berlin's Black Population
0 residents of Berlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berlin is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Berlin ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Berlin is less Black than neighboring New Berlin (0.8% Black), Loami (0.4% Black), and Pleasant Plains (0.3% Black).
Berlin's Asian Population
0 residents of Berlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berlin is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Berlin ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Berlin is less Asian than neighboring New Berlin (0.3% Asian), and Loami (2.7% Asian).
Berlin's Hispanic Population
4 residents of Berlin, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berlin is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Berlin ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Hispanic residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.9%.
Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring New Berlin (2.3% Hispanic), Loami (3.1% Hispanic), Pleasant Plains (1.8% Hispanic), Curran (0% Hispanic), and Alexander (0% Hispanic).
Berlin's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Berlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Berlin ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Plains (1.2% Native American/Other), and Curran (4.3% Native American/Other).
Berlin's Multiracial Population
3 residents of Berlin, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Berlin ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.
Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Curran (0% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring New Berlin (3.1% Multiracial), Loami (3.8% Multiracial), and Pleasant Plains (6.8% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.