U.S. County · Profile

Berkshire County

126.8KTotal Population
136Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-6.01%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Berkshire County has a population of 126,818 as of 2023. It is located in Massachusetts.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Berkshire County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.2%111,853
Hispanic or Latino5.3%6,721
Two or More Races5.1%6,468
Black or African American2.9%3,678
Some Other Race1.9%2,410
Asian1.7%2,156
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%254
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Berkshire County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$69,744
6.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$45,300
18.2% above national average
Poverty Rate
11.0%
4.3% below national average
Median Age
47.5 years

Income & Poverty

$69,744Median Household Income
$45,300Per Capita Income
11.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$69,744$100,641
Families$92,531$127,733
Married-couple Families$92,531$103,635
Nonfamily Households$40,057$43,262

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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