Berlin, PA Demographics
A map of Berlin's Population by Race
Berlin, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,481, a large increase from the 2,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.6% 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 Pennsylvania 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 7.5% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Berlin is ranked the 572nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 650th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Berlin's White Population
2,255 residents of Berlin, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berlin is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Berlin ranks 219th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's White population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 96.2% to 90.9%.
Berlin is more White than neighboring Garrett (87.6% White). Berlin is less White than neighboring Shanksville (97.3% White), Callimont (100% White), Meyersdale (97.1% White), and Friedens (92% White).
Berlin's Black Population
14 residents of Berlin, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berlin is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Berlin ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Black residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Berlin is more Black than neighboring Shanksville (0% Black), Callimont (0% Black), Garrett (0% Black), Meyersdale (0.2% Black), and Friedens (0% 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 slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Berlin ranks 1287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Berlin is less Asian than neighboring Garrett (2.5% Asian), and Friedens (6.1% Asian).
Berlin's Hispanic Population
80 residents of Berlin, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berlin is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Berlin ranks 1212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 158.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.2%.
Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Shanksville (0% Hispanic), Callimont (0% Hispanic), Garrett (0% Hispanic), Meyersdale (0.2% Hispanic), and Friedens (0.6% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Berlin ranks 764th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Berlin's Multiracial Population
132 residents of Berlin, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Berlin ranks 1718th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 388.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.3%.
Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Shanksville (2.7% Multiracial), Callimont (0% Multiracial), Meyersdale (2.4% Multiracial), and Friedens (1.3% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Garrett (9.9% 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.