Berlin is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 5,349 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Berlin is the 120th largest community in Maryland. Berlin has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Berlin, where the median household income is $81,438.00.Berlin is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 88.81% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Berlin is a town of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Berlin who work in management occupations (14.41%), healthcare (11.54%), and food service (10.46%). Also of interest is that Berlin has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Berlin is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. The citizens of Berlin are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.88% of adults in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Berlin in 2022 was $40,073, which is lower middle income relative to Maryland, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $160,292 for a family of four. However, Berlin contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Berlin is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Berlin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Berlin residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Berlin include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Dutch. The most common language spoken in Berlin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
