Berwick, ME Demographics

A map of Berwick's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,823	2,045	91.2%	89.8%
Asian	84	37	4.2%	1.6%
Hispanic	66	47	3.3%	2.1%
Multiracial	25	119	1.3%	5.2%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	0.7%

Berwick, Maine has an estimated population of 1,998, a large decrease from the 2,277 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 4.2% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berwick, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berwick has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berwick, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berwick is ranked the 69th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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). Berwick was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berwick's White Population

1,823 residents of Berwick, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berwick is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Berwick ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwick's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Berwick's population has increased from 89.8% to 91.2%.

Berwick is more White than neighboring Somersworth (83.2% White), South Berwick (90.6% White), Dover (85.3% White), Rochester (91.1% White), and North Berwick (88.3% White).

Berwick's Black Population

0 residents of Berwick, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berwick is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Berwick ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwick's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Berwick's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Berwick is less Black than neighboring Somersworth (2.2% Black), Dover (1.2% Black), and Rochester (1.1% Black).

Berwick's Asian Population

84 residents of Berwick, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berwick is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Berwick ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwick's Asian population has grown by an estimated 127.0%. Asian residents' share of Berwick's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.2%.

Berwick is more Asian than neighboring Somersworth (2.6% Asian), South Berwick (0.6% Asian), Rochester (1.4% Asian), and North Berwick (0% Asian). Berwick is less Asian than neighboring Dover (4.8% Asian).

Berwick's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Berwick, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berwick is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Berwick ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwick's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Berwick's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.3%.

Berwick is more Hispanic than neighboring South Berwick (2.7% Hispanic), Rochester (2.2% Hispanic), and North Berwick (2.7% Hispanic). Berwick is less Hispanic than neighboring Somersworth (6% Hispanic), and Dover (3.5% Hispanic).

Berwick's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Berwick, 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 Berwick is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Berwick ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwick's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berwick's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Berwick is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somersworth (0.3% Native American/Other), Dover (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rochester (0.1% Native American/Other).

Berwick's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Berwick, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berwick is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Berwick ranks 21st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berwick's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Berwick's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.3%.

Berwick is less Multiracial than neighboring Somersworth (5.8% Multiracial), South Berwick (6.1% Multiracial), Dover (4.5% Multiracial), Rochester (4% Multiracial), and North Berwick (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.