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Pittsfield

Massachusetts · 43,927 residents · 40.468 sq mi
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Pittsfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,620. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
43,927
−4%since 2000
from 45,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K46K47K49K1990201020202024Pittsfield
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,620
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,957
+65%since 2000
from $20,549 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(41,951)
Black3.5%(1,592)
Hispanic / Latino2%(934)
Asian1.1%(525)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(7,394)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(34,186)
Black6.5%(2,850)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(3,539)
Asian1.4%(620)
Other5%(2,198)
Diversity Score45.7%(20,074)
Diversity Score
46
+183%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has about 43,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Pittsfield, Massachusetts earns about $56,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $176,800, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

About 12.6% of people in Pittsfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsfield, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,695 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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