Berlin, NJ Demographics

A map of Berlin's Population by Race

Berlin, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,539, a less than 1% change from the 7,489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 15.8% Black, 8.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.6% 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 New Jersey 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 33.0% in 2020 and 48.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berlin is ranked the 219th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berlin's White Population

5,226 residents of Berlin, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berlin is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Berlin ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's White population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 81.3% to 69.3%.

Berlin is more White than neighboring Pine Hill (48.1% White), Clementon (63.8% White), and Lindenwold (27.5% White). Berlin is less White than neighboring West Berlin (81% White), and Gibbsboro (76.1% White).

Berlin's Black Population

1,190 residents of Berlin, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berlin is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Berlin ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Black population has grown by an estimated 243.9%. Black residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 4.6% to 15.8%.

Berlin is more Black than neighboring West Berlin (1.3% Black), Clementon (10.2% Black), and Gibbsboro (6.9% Black). Berlin is less Black than neighboring Pine Hill (25.9% Black), and Lindenwold (33.1% Black).

Berlin's Asian Population

128 residents of Berlin, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berlin is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Berlin ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Asian residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.7%.

Berlin is more Asian than neighboring Clementon (0% Asian). Berlin is less Asian than neighboring West Berlin (7.1% Asian), Pine Hill (2.2% Asian), Gibbsboro (6% Asian), and Lindenwold (3.3% Asian).

Berlin's Hispanic Population

667 residents of Berlin, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berlin is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Berlin ranks 548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 5.6% to 8.8%.

Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring West Berlin (7.7% Hispanic). Berlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Hill (18.4% Hispanic), Clementon (20.9% Hispanic), Gibbsboro (8.9% Hispanic), and Lindenwold (29.8% Hispanic).

Berlin's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Berlin, or 1.6% 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 Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Berlin ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Hill (0% Native American/Other), Clementon (0.3% Native American/Other), Gibbsboro (0% Native American/Other), and Lindenwold (0.4% Native American/Other). Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Berlin (2.7% Native American/Other).

Berlin's Multiracial Population

211 residents of Berlin, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Berlin ranks 225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring West Berlin (0.2% Multiracial), and Gibbsboro (2.2% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Hill (5.4% Multiracial), Clementon (4.8% Multiracial), and Lindenwold (5.9% 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.