Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Total Population: 128,047

County Seat: Pittsfield

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Median Home Value

$283,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,565

Across all households

Median Age

47.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

38.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Two or More Races4.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

16.4%

65 Years and Over

24.6%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

2.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

38.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,565

Mean Household Income

$105,155

Per Capita Income

$47,668

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$283,800

Median Rent

$1,042/mo

Total Housing Units

69,861

Owner-Occupied

70.0%

Renter-Occupied

30.0%

Vacancy Rate

19.1%

Married Couple Households

42.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.0%

Average Household Size

2.16

Broadband Internet Access

89.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25003.