CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Great Barrington

Massachusetts · 2,713 residents · 1.441 sq mi

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Great Barrington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.9

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,713

+10%vs 2000

vs 2,459 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

1,883 / sq mi

+10%vs 2000

vs 1,706 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.9

−9%vs 2000

vs 40.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,595

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,077 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,016

−36%vs 2000

vs $23,390 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.4%

+1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$115,200

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $152,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$503

+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $593 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

46.4%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 45.6% in 2000

53.6% rent

Afford Score

4.5

+4%vs 2000

vs 4.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,242)

Black3.1%(76)

Hispanic / Latino3%(73)

Asian1%(25)

Other0%

Diversity Score17.1%(421)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,544)

Black5.5%(149)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)

Asian0.5%(14)

Other0.2%(6)

Diversity Score17.2%(466)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 17 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.0%

−12.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 35.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.3%

−12.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 93.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.3%

−8.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.0 min

+48%vs 2000

vs 12.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

Great Barrington, Massachusetts has about 2,713 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Great Barrington, Massachusetts earns about $25,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Barrington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $115,200, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Great Barrington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

About 10.4% of people in Great Barrington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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