Great Barrington is home to 2,459 people in Massachusetts. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 40.3, about 5 years above the US median. About 36% of adults have finished a four-year degree. That trails the Massachusetts median by roughly 31%. The typical home is worth $152,100.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.5%(14)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)25.5%(14)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36.4%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War38.2%(21)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 55 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?
Great Barrington, Massachusetts has about 2,459 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?
The typical household in Great Barrington, Massachusetts earns about $35,077 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 $152,100, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.
How educated are people in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?
About 35.8% 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 8.9% of people in Great Barrington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
Has Great Barrington, Massachusetts grown since 1990?
Yes, Great Barrington, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 254 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.
