East Berlin, PA Demographics

A map of East Berlin's Population by Race

East Berlin, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,523, a slight decrease from the 1,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Berlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Berlin has become considerably less 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 East Berlin, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Berlin is ranked the 782nd 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). East Berlin was ranked the 759th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Berlin's White Population

1,435 residents of East Berlin, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Berlin is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. East Berlin ranks 1089th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Berlin's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of East Berlin's population has increased from 89.6% to 94.2%.

East Berlin is more White than neighboring Abbottstown (93% White), Hampton (81.2% White), New Oxford (82% White), and Wellsville (93.3% White). East Berlin is less White than neighboring Lake Meade (94.6% White).

East Berlin's Black Population

1 residents of East Berlin, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Berlin is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. East Berlin ranks 998th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Berlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Black residents' share of East Berlin's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

East Berlin is more Black than neighboring Hampton (0% Black), Lake Meade (0% Black), and Wellsville (0% Black). East Berlin is less Black than neighboring Abbottstown (0.5% Black), and New Oxford (0.8% Black).

East Berlin's Asian Population

0 residents of East Berlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Berlin is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. East Berlin ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Berlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Berlin's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

East Berlin is less Asian than neighboring Abbottstown (0.7% Asian), Lake Meade (1.4% Asian), New Oxford (0.8% Asian), and Wellsville (2.1% Asian).

East Berlin's Hispanic Population

62 residents of East Berlin, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Berlin is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Berlin ranks 414th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Berlin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Berlin's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.1%.

East Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Abbottstown (3.6% Hispanic), and Lake Meade (1.1% Hispanic). East Berlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (18.8% Hispanic), New Oxford (14.3% Hispanic), and Wellsville (4.2% Hispanic).

East Berlin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East 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 East Berlin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Berlin ranks 389th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

East Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Meade (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wellsville (0.4% Native American/Other).

East Berlin's Multiracial Population

25 residents of East Berlin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Berlin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. East Berlin ranks 1340th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Berlin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of East Berlin's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.

East Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (0% Multiracial), and Wellsville (0% Multiracial). East Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Abbottstown (2.1% Multiracial), Lake Meade (2.3% Multiracial), and New Oxford (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.