Berlin, MD Demographics

A map of Berlin's Population by Race

Berlin, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,232, an increase from the 5,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 20.7% Black, 8.8% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% 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 Maryland 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 46.8% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berlin is ranked the 197th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berlin's White Population

3,427 residents of Berlin, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berlin is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Berlin ranks 295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 70.5% to 65.5%.

Berlin is more White than neighboring Newark (39.3% White). Berlin is less White than neighboring Ocean Pines (88.5% White), West Ocean City (89% White), Whaleyville (70.7% White), and Bishopville (65.7% White).

Berlin's Black Population

1,081 residents of Berlin, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berlin is lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Berlin ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 17.3% to 20.7%.

Berlin is more Black than neighboring Ocean Pines (3.4% Black), West Ocean City (1.8% Black), and Whaleyville (9.6% Black). Berlin is less Black than neighboring Newark (45.9% Black), and Bishopville (30.2% Black).

Berlin's Asian Population

26 residents of Berlin, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berlin is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Berlin ranks 276th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Berlin is more Asian than neighboring Newark (0% Asian), Whaleyville (0% Asian), and Bishopville (0.4% Asian). Berlin is less Asian than neighboring Ocean Pines (2.3% Asian).

Berlin's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Berlin, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berlin is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Berlin ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.0%.

Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Newark (0% Hispanic), Ocean Pines (2.5% Hispanic), and Bishopville (3.7% Hispanic). Berlin is less Hispanic than neighboring West Ocean City (5.3% Hispanic), and Whaleyville (19.7% Hispanic).

Berlin's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Berlin, or 0.5% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Berlin ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (0% Native American/Other), West Ocean City (0.3% Native American/Other), Whaleyville (0% Native American/Other), and Bishopville (0% Native American/Other). Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Pines (0.8% Native American/Other).

Berlin's Multiracial Population

462 residents of Berlin, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berlin is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Berlin ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 155.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 3.6% to 8.8%.

Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Pines (2.5% Multiracial), West Ocean City (3% Multiracial), Whaleyville (0% Multiracial), and Bishopville (0% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Newark (14.8% 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.