Berlin, WI Demographics

A map of Berlin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,616	4,642	83.0%	83.3%
Hispanic	616	603	11.1%	10.8%
Asian	131	44	2.4%	0.8%
Multiracial	131	198	2.4%	3.6%
Native American/Other	49	41	0.9%	0.7%
Black	19	43	0.3%	0.8%

Berlin, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 5,562, a less than 1% change from the 5,571 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 29.3% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berlin is ranked the 146th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berlin's White Population

4,616 residents of Berlin, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berlin is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Berlin ranks 669th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.0%.

Berlin is more White than neighboring Redgranite (72.2% White). Berlin is less White than neighboring Eureka (94% White), Green Lake (92.8% White), Ripon (90% White), and Poy Sippi (98.8% White).

Berlin's Black Population

19 residents of Berlin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berlin is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Berlin ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Black residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Berlin is more Black than neighboring Poy Sippi (0% Black). Berlin is less Black than neighboring Eureka (6% Black), Green Lake (3.3% Black), Ripon (0.5% Black), and Redgranite (16.2% Black).

Berlin's Asian Population

131 residents of Berlin, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Berlin ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 197.7%. Asian residents' share of Berlin's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%.

Berlin is more Asian than neighboring Eureka (0% Asian), Green Lake (0.2% Asian), Ripon (0.3% Asian), Poy Sippi (0.7% Asian), and Redgranite (1.6% Asian).

Berlin's Hispanic Population

616 residents of Berlin, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berlin is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Berlin ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Eureka (0% Hispanic), Green Lake (2.1% Hispanic), Ripon (5.6% Hispanic), Poy Sippi (0% Hispanic), and Redgranite (3.5% Hispanic).

Berlin's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Berlin, or 0.9% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Berlin ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eureka (0% Native American/Other), Green Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), and Poy Sippi (0% Native American/Other). Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ripon (1.7% Native American/Other), and Redgranite (2% Native American/Other).

Berlin's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Berlin, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berlin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Berlin ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berlin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Berlin's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.4%.

Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Eureka (0% Multiracial), Green Lake (1.3% Multiracial), Ripon (1.9% Multiracial), and Poy Sippi (0.5% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Redgranite (4.6% 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.