Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Located in Massachusetts, Berkshire County has a population of 129,430 residents and a median age of 47.3 years, making it the #510 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The median home value is $305,400, and the median household income is $76,013, which is 1% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Berkshire County, 40.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 18.5% above the national average, ranking #282 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Berkshire County is 77.7 years. 14.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 2.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.1% of adults in Berkshire County smoke , 28.9% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 49.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Berkshire County is 2.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
16.5% of children in Berkshire County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 8.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Berkshire County is 70.2%. The mean commute time is 23.4 min, which is 15.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Berkshire County voted Democratic with a margin of 39.9%. The vote was 68.9% Dem / 29% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.2 toward Republicans .
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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.