Berlin, MD
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Berlin, Maryland

Life in Berlin research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Berlin over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Berlin based on the most recently available data.

5,232 Population
$440,463 Median home value
$81,438 Median income
$1,091 Median rent
2.1% Unemployment
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Berlin SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 8/10
Commute 8.5/10

Crime in Berlin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Berlin. Key points include:

  • There were 53 total crimes in Berlin in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Berlin is 973.7 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Berlin is 73.5 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Berlin is 900.2 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Berlin is -54.05% below the national average.

53
Total Crimes
-54.05%
Below National Average
Berlin
US

Crime In Berlin Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Berlin
/ 100k People
Maryland
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 53 973.7 2,470.0 2,119.2
Violent Crime 4 73.5 420.4 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 7.2 5.0
Robbery 1 18.4 123.2 61.0
Aggravated Assault 3 55.1 257.0 256.0
Property Crime 49 900.2 2,049.6 1,760.0
Burglary 4 73.5 190.0 229.0
Larceny 45 826.7 1,446.8 1,272.0
Car Theft 0 0.0 412.8 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Berlin, MD Weather

  • The average high in Berlin is 67.0° and the average low is 47.4°.

  • There are 72.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.9 inches of precipitation each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

StatBerlin
Average Annual High67.0
Average Annual Low47.4
Annual Precipitation Days72.7
Average Annual Precipitation43.9
Average Annual Snowfall8.8
67.0°
Average High
72.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Berlin, MD Photos

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Berlin Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Berlin

The current population in Berlin is 5,232. The population has increased 20.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,232 1.4%
2023 5,161 2.1%
2022 5,056 2.1%
2021 4,950 4.4%
2020 4,740 1.8%
2019 4,657 1.1%
2018 4,606 0.9%
2017 4,566 0.6%
2016 4,538 0.4%
2015 4,520 0.0%
2014 4,520 0.4%
2013 4,502 1.1%
2012 4,455 0.9%
2011 4,415 1.3%
2010 4,358 -

Race / Ethnicity in Berlin

White 65.5% (3,427)
African American 20.7% (1,081)
American Indian 0.0% (2)
Asian 0.5% (26)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.5% (25)
Two Or More 8.8% (462)
Hispanic 4.0% (209)
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Berlin is:

  • 65.5% White with 3,427 White residents.

  • 20.7% African American with 1,081 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 26 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 25 Other residents.

  • 8.8% Two Or More with 462 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.0% Hispanic with 209 Hispanic residents.

Race Berlin MD USA
White 65.5% 46.6% 57.4%
African American 20.7% 28.9% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 6.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.7% 0.6%
Two Or More 8.8% 4.6% 4.3%
Hispanic 4.0% 12.5% 19.3%

Gender in Berlin

Female 58.4% (3,053)
Male 41.6% (2,179)
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  • Berlin is 58.4% female with 3,053 female residents.

  • Berlin is 41.6% male with 2,179 male residents.

Gender Berlin MD USA
Female 58.4% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 41.6% 48.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Berlin for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (104)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (313)
High School / GED 28.0% (1,464)
Some College 12.0% (627)
Associate's Degree 10.0% (523)
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% (1,412)
Master's Degree 6.0% (313)
Professional Degree 4.0% (209)
Doctorate Degree 5.0% (261)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Berlin completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Berlin completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Berlin completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Berlin completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Berlin completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Berlin completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Berlin completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Berlin completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Berlin completed doctorate degree.

Education Berlin MD USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 12.0% 17.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 5.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Berlin, Maryland

Less than $10,000 11.0% (57,316)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% (14,402)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% (27,335)
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% (48,498)
$35,000 to $49,999 2.8% (14,696)
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% (77,598)
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% (58,492)
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% (92,588)
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% (39,093)
$200,000 or more 17.8% (93,176)
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  • 11.0% of households in Berlin earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Berlin earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Berlin earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Berlin earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Berlin earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Berlin earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Berlin earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Berlin earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Berlin earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Berlin earn $200,000 or more.

Income Berlin MD USA
Less than $10,000 11.0% 4.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.4% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 4.3% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 4.9% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 2.8% 7.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 12.8% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 11.9% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% 18.9% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 12.5% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 17.8% 20.3% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)