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North Adams

Massachusetts · 13,708 residents · 20.347 sq mi
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North Adams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,401. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,300. Households here earn about 45% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,708
−7%since 2000
from 14,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024North Adams
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,401
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,601 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,916
+22%since 2000
from $16,381 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+29%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(13,800)
Black1.6%(230)
Hispanic / Latino2%(298)
Asian0.8%(117)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(1,589)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(12,498)
Black2%(279)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(476)
Asian0.7%(97)
Other3.3%(459)
Diversity Score22.3%(3,052)
Diversity Score
22
+106%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Adams, Massachusetts?

North Adams, Massachusetts has about 13,708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Adams, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North Adams, Massachusetts earns about $35,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Adams, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Adams, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $143,300, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in North Adams, Massachusetts?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Adams, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Adams, Massachusetts?

About 16.1% of people in North Adams, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Adams, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, North Adams, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,089 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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