Berlin, NH Demographics

A map of Berlin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,859	8,194	83.8%	86.9%
Black	594	405	6.3%	4.3%
Hispanic	444	346	4.7%	3.7%
Multiracial	368	366	3.9%	3.9%
Native American/Other	110	51	1.2%	0.5%
Asian	8	63	0.1%	0.7%

Berlin, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 9,383, a less than 1% change from the 9,425 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 6.3% Black, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. 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 more diverse than New Hampshire 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 23.9% in 2020 and 29.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berlin is ranked the 17th most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berlin's White Population

7,859 residents of Berlin, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berlin is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Berlin ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 86.9% to 83.8%.

Berlin is less White than neighboring Gorham (97.7% White), Groveton (88.7% White), Lancaster (94% White), Whitefield (94.8% White), and Bartlett (95.5% White).

Berlin's Black Population

594 residents of Berlin, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berlin is slightly higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Berlin ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Black population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Black residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.3%.

Berlin is more Black than neighboring Gorham (0% Black), Groveton (0% Black), Lancaster (0% Black), Whitefield (0% Black), and Bartlett (1.6% Black).

Berlin's Asian Population

8 residents of Berlin, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berlin is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Berlin ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.3%. Asian residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Berlin is less Asian than neighboring Gorham (0.6% Asian), Groveton (0.8% Asian), and Bartlett (1.3% Asian).

Berlin's Hispanic Population

444 residents of Berlin, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Berlin ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.7%.

Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Gorham (0.9% Hispanic), Groveton (0% Hispanic), Lancaster (1.5% Hispanic), Whitefield (3.6% Hispanic), and Bartlett (0% Hispanic).

Berlin's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Berlin, or 1.2% 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 New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Berlin ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 115.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gorham (0% Native American/Other), Groveton (0% Native American/Other), Whitefield (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (0% Native American/Other). Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lancaster (1.3% Native American/Other).

Berlin's Multiracial Population

368 residents of Berlin, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Berlin ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Gorham (0.9% Multiracial), Lancaster (3% Multiracial), Whitefield (0.6% Multiracial), and Bartlett (1.6% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Groveton (10.4% 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.