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Berlin

Maryland · 4,485 residents · 3.384 sq mi
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Berlin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,004. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,485
+28%since 2000
from 3,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Berlin
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,004
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,151
+25%since 2000
from $19,303 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,600
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+74%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(2,152)
Black31.9%(1,112)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(118)
Asian1.5%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(2,188)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,981)
Black23.2%(1,040)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(248)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other3.7%(167)
Diversity Score62.9%(2,822)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$91,824+80%
Home value$380,100+47%
Population12,351+132%
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Home value$227,300−12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Maryland?

Berlin, Maryland has about 4,485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Maryland?

The typical household in Berlin, Maryland earns about $51,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Maryland expensive?

In Berlin, Maryland, the median home is worth about $258,600, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Maryland?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Maryland?

About 12.3% of people in Berlin, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,829 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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