Berlin, MD Demographics

A map of Berlin's Population by Race

Berlin, Maryland had a population of 5,026 in 2020. It was 70.5% White, 17.3% Black, 1.6% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Berlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is the 203rd most populous. 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's White Population

3,542 residents of Berlin identify as White, or 70.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Berlin considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is ranked #294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Berlin is less White than neighboring Newark (85% White), Ocean Pines (90.2% White), West Ocean City (89.7% White), Whaleyville (74.5% White), and Bishopville (72.5% White).

Berlin's Black Population

872 residents of Berlin identify as Black, or 17.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Berlin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is ranked #186 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Berlin is more Black than neighboring Newark (8.2% Black), Ocean Pines (2.2% Black), West Ocean City (2% Black), Whaleyville (14.6% Black), and Bishopville (15.2% Black).

Berlin's Asian Population

78 residents of Berlin identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Berlin slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is ranked #264 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Berlin is more Asian than neighboring Newark (0.7% Asian), Ocean Pines (1.3% Asian), West Ocean City (1.2% Asian), and Whaleyville (0.5% Asian). Berlin is less Asian than neighboring Bishopville (2.8% Asian).

Berlin's Hispanic Population

318 residents of Berlin identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Berlin slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Berlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Newark (2.7% Hispanic), Ocean Pines (2.9% Hispanic), West Ocean City (3.4% Hispanic), Whaleyville (3.1% Hispanic), and Bishopville (5.2% Hispanic).

Berlin's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Berlin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Berlin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Berlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (0% Native American/Other), Ocean Pines (0.5% Native American/Other), West Ocean City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Whaleyville (0% Native American/Other). Berlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bishopville (1% Native American/Other).

Berlin's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Berlin identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Berlin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Berlin is ranked #342 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Berlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Newark (3.2% Multiracial), Ocean Pines (3% Multiracial), West Ocean City (3.2% Multiracial), and Bishopville (3.2% Multiracial). Berlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Whaleyville (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.