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North Adams

Massachusetts · 12,961 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 $49,123. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,961
−12%since 2000
from 14,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
637 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024North Adams
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,123
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,362
+79%since 2000
from $16,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(11,111)
Black2.4%(314)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(591)
Asian0.8%(98)
Other3%(390)
Diversity Score25.8%(3,345)
Diversity Score
26
+139%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Adams, Massachusetts?

North Adams, Massachusetts has about 12,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Adams, Massachusetts earns about $49,123 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 $149,300, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in North Adams, Massachusetts?

About 22.6% 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 14.2% 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 3,836 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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