Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Berkshire County is home to 129,430 people. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Massachusetts rate (10.0%). The median household income is $76,013.
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| Measure | Value | Massachusetts | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,430 | 7,044,056 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $76,013 | $103,960 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.4% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.0% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 47.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $305,400 | $562,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 | $1,762 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.0% | 51.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.2% | 18.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.3 years | 40.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Litchfield County, Connecticut
- Franklin County
- Hampden County
- Hampshire County
- Columbia County, New York
- Dutchess County, New York
- Rensselaer County, New York
- Bennington County, Vermont
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.