2023 ACS Census Data · Population 128,047
Berkshire County is a mid-sized county in Massachusetts with a population of 128,047. The median household income is $72,565, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.0%, median home value is $283,800, and 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 59% above the national average.
Population
128,047
2023 estimate
Rank #510 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,565
Household
Rank #856 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$283,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #558 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
38.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #306 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
25% below Massachusetts avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
14% below Massachusetts avg·27% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% below Massachusetts avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$47,668
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
52% below Massachusetts avg·36% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% below Massachusetts avg·12% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Massachusetts avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Massachusetts avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
69,861
Households
56,517
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,782
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Massachusetts avg·59% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Massachusetts avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.7%
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