Population 9,810 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Berlin
Household size in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Berlin run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.47, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Berlin skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Berlin (16.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.4 points, even as the national share fell. Berlin has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Maryland cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Berlin
Renters in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Berlin own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Berlin: 17.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Berlin is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $902 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $979 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,175 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,232 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$330 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Berlin costs $1,232 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $330 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Berlin
Bachelor's degrees in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Berlin (37.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Maryland overall (43.4%). The share with a degree is up 19.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Berlin is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Maryland. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Berlin
| Period | Berlin | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Berlin is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Maryland overall (5.0%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Berlin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 2.51 | 44.8 | 16.0% | 27.2% | 17.0% | 1989 | $1,232 | 37.1% | 92.2% | 6.0% |
| Grays Corner | 2.58 | 50.6 | 4.6% | 30.1% | 15.7% | 1995 | $2,057 | 51.5% | 89.2% | 2.0% |
| Snug Harbor | 2.05 | 58.4 | 5.4% | 3.6% | 45.0% | 1996 | $1,402 | 30.7% | 95.0% | 7.2% |
| Libertytown | 2.26 | 43.0 | 14.0% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 1993 | $1,149 | 39.9% | 97.5% | 7.0% |
| Ocean Pines | 2.14 | 60.8 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 32.7% | 1992 | $1,913 | 39.9% | 96.2% | 5.9% |
| Golf Club Shores | 2.36 | 53.4 | 2.8% | 5.5% | 33.5% | 2000 | $1,537 | 62.4% | 97.5% | 5.4% |
| Ironshire | 2.42 | 49.3 | 6.8% | 25.5% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,836 | 39.9% | 92.3% | 3.0% |
| West Ocean City | 2.42 | 49.1 | 6.9% | 24.0% | 27.4% | 1997 | $1,599 | 36.6% | 92.9% | 9.9% |
| Showell | 2.24 | 53.2 | 3.9% | 7.1% | 26.9% | 1989 | $1,513 | 36.7% | 89.3% | 0.3% |
| Bishopville | 2.31 | 52.1 | 5.1% | 20.8% | 17.7% | 1992 | $1,125 | 27.8% | 92.3% | 3.7% |
| Whaleyville | 2.23 | 48.6 | 5.5% | 11.8% | 20.7% | 1991 | $1,125 | 36.3% | 87.7% | 0.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Berlin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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