Berkshire County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 129,430 | — | #510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,013 | +1.1% | #779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #426 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $305,400 | +8.3% | #601 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | -5.7% | #733 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.3% | #1,122 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Berkshire County has a population of 129,430, making it the #510 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Berkshire County is $76,013, ranking #779 out of 3,222 counties — 1.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Berkshire County is $305,400 (+8.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,097/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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98.3% of residents in Berkshire County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% above the national rate.
About Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Berkshire County, Massachusetts has a total population of 129,430, making it the 510th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Berkshire County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Berkshire County is $76,013, which ranks #779 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Berkshire County is $305,400, 8.3% above the national median. Renters in Berkshire County pay a median gross rent of $1,097 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Berkshire County, 40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Berkshire County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Berkshire County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.