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Berkshire County

Massachusetts · 129,026 residents · 926.874 sq mi
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Berkshire County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,166. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129,026
−4%since 2000
from 134,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+18%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
125K129K133K137K141K1990201020202024Berkshire County
2024129K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,166
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,025
+70%since 2000
from $21,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(126,961)
Black1.9%(2,570)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,286)
Asian1%(1,312)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(15,140)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(109,263)
Black3.1%(4,064)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(7,064)
Asian1.5%(1,999)
Other3.1%(3,995)
Diversity Score30.9%(39,867)
Segregation Score30.5%(39,378)
Diversity Score
31
+175%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?

Berkshire County, Massachusetts has about 129,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Berkshire County, Massachusetts earns about $62,166 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 $221,000, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?

About 35.3% 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 9.7% 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 10,326 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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