Berkshire County Summary

Life in Berkshire County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Berkshire County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Berkshire County:

  • The population in Berkshire County is 128,763.

  • The median home value in Berkshire County is $357,994.

  • The median income in Berkshire County is $69,744.

  • The median rent in Berkshire County is $1,003.

  • The unemployment rate in Berkshire County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Berkshire County is 11.0%.

  • The average high in Berkshire County is 61.3° and there are 102.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Berkshire County

List Of Cities & Towns in Berkshire County

Pittsfield, MA Population 43,730

North Adams, MA Population 12,937

Adams, MA Population 5,722

Williamstown, MA Population 4,498

Lenox, MA Population 1,999

Great Barrington, MA Population 1,890

Lee, MA Population 1,507

Housatonic, MA Population 985

Cheshire, MA Population 547

Map Of Berkshire County

Berkshire County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Berkshire County is 61.3°.

  • There are 73.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.4 inches of rain each year with 23.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:25 hours of sun each day in Berkshire County.

StatBerkshire County
Mean High61.3
Nice Days73.11
Rainfall102.4
Snowfall23.1
Sunny_hours4:25
61.3°
Average High
102.4
Inches of Rain

Berkshire County Photos

Main Street North Adams
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Public Library North Adams From West
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
The Boardman North Adams
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Johnson School North Adams From East
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Hathaway Tenementc North Adams Ma
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY 3.0
Eclipse Mill  Union Street North Adams
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL

Berkshire County Demographics

Population over time in Berkshire County

The current population in Berkshire County is 128,763. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 129,089 2.5%
2021 125,927 -0.4%
2020 126,425 -

Gender in Berkshire County

  • Berkshire County is 51.0% female with 65,660 female residents.

  • Berkshire County is 49.0% male with 63,102 male residents.

Female
51.0% (65,660)
Male
49.0% (63,102)
Gender Berkshire County MA USA
Female 51.0% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Berkshire County

Berkshire County is:

  • 86.4% White with 111,255 White residents.

  • 2.7% African American with 3,507 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 129 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 2,204 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 426 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 4,386 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 6,829 Hispanic residents.

White
86.4% (111,255)
African American
2.7% (3,507)
American Indian
0.1% (129)
Asian
1.7% (2,204)
Hawaiian
0.0% (27)
Other
0.3% (426)
Two Or More
3.4% (4,386)
Hispanic
5.3% (6,829)

Table: Berkshire County By Race

Race Berkshire County MA USA
White 86.4% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 2.7% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.3% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Berkshire County, Massachusetts

  • 4.3% of households in Berkshire County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Berkshire County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Berkshire County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Berkshire County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Berkshire County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Berkshire County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Berkshire County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Berkshire County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Berkshire County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Berkshire County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (5,547)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (5,012)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (12,190)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (10,227)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (13,831)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (21,094)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (16,768)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.2% (20,855)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (10,314)
$200,000 or more
10.0% (12,920)
Income Berkshire County MA USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.0% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Berkshire County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Berkshire County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,575)
9-12th Grade
5% (6,438)
High School / GED
28% (37,341)
Some College
18% (23,177)
Associate's Degree
9% (11,588)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (25,752)
Master's Degree
12% (15,451)
Professional Degree
3% (3,862)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,575)
Education Berkshire County MA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 23% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 3% 2%

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