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Berlin, MD

Founded 1868Worcester CountyElev. 11 m
Population
5,161
Median home
$345,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Berlin

Berlin is home to roughly 5,161 residents. Berlin was founded in 1868 and sits in Worcester County. The median age is 39.9 and the median household income is $78,883. Homes carry a median value of $345,100, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.6%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,161
Median age
39.9
Median household income
$78,883
Per-capita income
$38,880
Poverty rate
8.8%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
18.1 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black15.2%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.5%
Service29.2%
Sales & office17.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%
Production, transportation & material moving4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$345,100
Median gross rent
$1,079/mo
Owner-occupied
54.6%
Median year built
1996
Households
1,880
Avg. household size
2.65

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Berlin has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading66%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Stephen Decatur HighHighGrades 9–12
Berlin IntermediateMiddleGrades 5–6
Stephen Decatur MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Buckingham ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Showell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
Berlin93
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 50% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% below national
Berlin857
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 38% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Berlin Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Berlin.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Worcester County
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Berlin is in Worcester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Berlin was founded in 1868 and sits in Worcester County. Elevation ~11 m.

Map of Berlin
Berlin, MD
Where Berlin is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Caleb's DiscoveryBurley ManorWilliams GroveFassitt HouseBerlin Commercial District
Notable people from Berlin
Stephen DecaturCharles Albert TindleyCharles Heber ClarkJohn Rankin FranklinGeorge Washington CovingtonL. Irving HandyTal SkinnerOliver PurnellCalvin B. TaylorDavid H. Jarvis
People searches in Berlin
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Nearby cities
Ocean (9 mi)Salisbury (20 mi)Fruitland (22 mi)Cambridge (49 mi)Denton (50 mi)Easton (55 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Berlin, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Berlin, Maryland.

Michael Conwell Hall, 61
Berlin · Worcester County · 21811
AKA Michael C Hall

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Berlin — frequently asked

What is the population of Berlin, Maryland?
Berlin has a population of about 5,161, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Berlin?
The median home value in Berlin is $345,100, and the median gross rent is $1,079/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Berlin safe? What is the crime rate?
Berlin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 93 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Berlin face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Worcester County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Berlin?
Berlin has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Berlin?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Berlin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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