West Berlin, NJ Demographics

A map of West Berlin's Population by Race

West Berlin, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,285, a large decrease from the 2,686 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 7.7% Hispanic, 7.1% Asian, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, and 0.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Berlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Berlin has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Berlin, that probability was 43.1% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Berlin is ranked the 437th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). West Berlin was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Berlin's White Population

1,851 residents of West Berlin, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Berlin is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West Berlin ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Berlin's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of West Berlin's population has increased from 74.2% to 81.0%.

West Berlin is more White than neighboring Berlin (69.3% White), Gibbsboro (76.1% White), Clementon (63.8% White), Lindenwold (27.5% White), and Pine Hill (48.1% White).

West Berlin's Black Population

30 residents of West Berlin, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Berlin is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West Berlin ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Berlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.1%. Black residents' share of West Berlin's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.3%.

West Berlin is less Black than neighboring Berlin (15.8% Black), Gibbsboro (6.9% Black), Clementon (10.2% Black), Lindenwold (33.1% Black), and Pine Hill (25.9% Black).

West Berlin's Asian Population

162 residents of West Berlin, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Berlin is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West Berlin ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Berlin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of West Berlin's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.1%.

West Berlin is more Asian than neighboring Berlin (1.7% Asian), Gibbsboro (6% Asian), Clementon (0% Asian), Lindenwold (3.3% Asian), and Pine Hill (2.2% Asian).

West Berlin's Hispanic Population

175 residents of West Berlin, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Berlin is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Berlin ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Berlin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Berlin's population has decreased from 10.6% to 7.7%.

West Berlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Berlin (8.8% Hispanic), Gibbsboro (8.9% Hispanic), Clementon (20.9% Hispanic), Lindenwold (29.8% Hispanic), and Pine Hill (18.4% Hispanic).

West Berlin's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of West Berlin, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Berlin is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Berlin ranks 528th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Berlin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 520.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Berlin's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.7%.

West Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berlin (1.6% Native American/Other), Gibbsboro (0% Native American/Other), Clementon (0.3% Native American/Other), Lindenwold (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pine Hill (0% Native American/Other).

West Berlin's Multiracial Population

5 residents of West Berlin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Berlin is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Berlin ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Berlin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Berlin's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.2%.

West Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Berlin (2.8% Multiracial), Gibbsboro (2.2% Multiracial), Clementon (4.8% Multiracial), Lindenwold (5.9% Multiracial), and Pine Hill (5.4% 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.