Berne, IN Demographics

A map of Berne's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,699	3,773	93.3%	90.4%
Hispanic	213	224	5.4%	5.4%
Multiracial	53	105	1.3%	2.5%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	44	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	21	0.0%	0.5%

Berne, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,965, a decrease from the 4,173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berne has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berne, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berne is ranked the 152nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Berne was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berne's White Population

3,699 residents of Berne, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berne is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Berne ranks 436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berne's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Berne's population has increased from 90.4% to 93.3%.

Berne is more White than neighboring Geneva (89.4% White), Monroe (87.4% White), Bryant (90.7% White), and Decatur (87.2% White). Berne is less White than neighboring Vera Cruz (98.4% White).

Berne's Black Population

0 residents of Berne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berne is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Berne ranks 501st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berne's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Berne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Berne is less Black than neighboring Decatur (0.7% Black).

Berne's Asian Population

0 residents of Berne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berne is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Berne ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Berne's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Berne's Hispanic Population

213 residents of Berne, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berne is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Berne ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Berne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Berne is more Hispanic than neighboring Geneva (4.5% Hispanic), and Vera Cruz (0% Hispanic). Berne is less Hispanic than neighboring Monroe (10.2% Hispanic), Bryant (8.5% Hispanic), and Decatur (9.7% Hispanic).

Berne's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Berne, 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 Berne is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Berne ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berne's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Berne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe (0.6% Native American/Other), Bryant (0.8% Native American/Other), and Decatur (0.2% Native American/Other).

Berne's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Berne, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berne is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Berne ranks 519th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Berne's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.3%.

Berne is more Multiracial than neighboring Bryant (0% Multiracial). Berne is less Multiracial than neighboring Geneva (6.1% Multiracial), Monroe (1.8% Multiracial), Vera Cruz (1.6% Multiracial), and Decatur (2.1% 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.