Berkshire County is a county of 134,953 people in Massachusetts. At a median age of 40.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That trails the Massachusetts median by roughly 23%. Median household income is $39,047, close to the national figure. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Headcount has barely moved since 1990.
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)16.1%(1,029)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.9%(894)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38.7%(2,480)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.1%(458)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.8%(116)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 6,411 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 Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
Berkshire County, Massachusetts has about 134,953 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
The typical household in Berkshire County, Massachusetts earns about $39,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Berkshire County, Massachusetts expensive?
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.
How educated are people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Berkshire County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
About 9.5% of people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
Has Berkshire County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?
Yes, Berkshire County, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,399 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.
