North Adams, MA

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2021 Population
13,024
0.985% 1-year growth
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
44.2
2% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
14.2%
0.267% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$48,575
1.12% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$152,200
1.94% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
6,240
0.637% 1-year decline

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In 2021, North Adams, MA had a population of 13k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $48,575. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Adams, MA grew from 12,897 to 13,024, a 0.985% increase and its median household income declined from $49,123 to $48,575, a −1.12% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Adams, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), White (Hispanic) (2.55%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.36%).

None of the households in North Adams, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in North Adams, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Adams, MA are Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (322 degrees awarded in 2021) and Charles H McCann Technical School (34 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Adams, MA was $152,200, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.

Most people in North Adams, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in North Adams, MA was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

North Adams, MA is home to a population of 13k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.33% of North Adams, MA residents were born outside of the country (824 people).

In 2021, there were 22.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in North Adams, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 495 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 355 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.7%
2021 Citizenship
97.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of North Adams, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Adams, MA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Adams, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11k ± 397
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    495 ± 212
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    355 ± 153
6.63%
Hispanic Population
864 people

In 2021, there were 22.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in North Adams, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 495 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 355 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.63% of the people in North Adams, MA are hispanic (864 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. China
    102,889 ± 7,817 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    98,796 ± 7,662 people
  3. Brazil
    87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.33%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
824 people
5.74%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
740 people

As of 2021, 6.33% of North Adams, MA residents (824 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Adams, MA was 5.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    418 ± 128
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    83 ± 66
  3. Korea
    69 ± 68

North Adams, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of North Adams, MA employs 6.24k people. The largest industries in North Adams, MA are Educational Services (1,330 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (877 people), and Retail Trade (742 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($157,083), Public Administration ($66,902), and Construction ($53,472).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

6.24k
2021 Value
± 608
−0.637%
1 Year decline
± 14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Adams, MA declined at a rate of −0.637%, from 6.28k employees to 6.24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Adams, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (769 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (702 people), and Management Occupations (550 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Adams, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.24k
2021 Value
± 608
−0.637%
1 Year decline
± 14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Adams, MA declined at a rate of −0.637%, from 6.28k employees to 6.24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Adams, MA, are Educational Services (1,330 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (877 people), and Retail Trade (742 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Adams, MA, though some of these residents may live in North Adams, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,366
Median earning men ± $5,968
$32,271
Median earning women ± $3,111

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,351), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,536), and Construction ($53,671).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,806), Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,673), and Manufacturing ($34,318).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $37.1B
  2. $29.7B
  3. $28.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B
2020 Value in Massachusetts
$627B
Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts
112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $28.8B
  2. $20.3B
  3. $14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in North Adams, MA awarded 356 degrees. The student population of North Adams, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 385 male students and 641 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Adams, MA are White (281 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (28 and 7.87%), Black or African American (22 and 6.18%), and Two or More Races (9 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in North Adams, MA by number of degrees awarded are Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (322 and 90.4%) and Charles H McCann Technical School (34 and 9.55%).

The most popular majors in North Adams, MA are General Business Administration & Management (49 and 13.8%), General Education (39 and 11%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (35 and 9.83%).

The median tuition cost in North Adams, MA for a public four year colleges is $1,030 for in-state students and $9,975 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in North Adams, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,026 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,026 students enrolled in North Adams, MA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 737 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Adams, MA was General English Language & Literature with 30 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 322 degrees awarded
  2. 34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with 322 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 97 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Adams, MA, which is 0.375 times less than the 259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 281 degrees mean that there were 10 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 28 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,276) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in North Adams, MA was $152,200 in 2021, which is 0.621 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,300 to $152,200, a 1.94% increase. The homeownership rate in North Adams, MA is 57.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Adams, MA have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Adams, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Adams, MA is $48,575. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in North Adams, MA was Census Tract 9215 with a value of $53,472, followed by Census Tract 9353 and Census Tract 9214, with respective values of $51,466 and $45,000.

Property

$152,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,687
$3,184
Median Property Taxes
±$369

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Adams, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

57.5%
Homeownership
2021
60.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 57.5% of the housing units in North Adams, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9215
  2. Census Tract 9353
  3. Census Tract 9214

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Adams, MA was Census Tract 9215 with a value of $53,472, followed by Census Tract 9353 and Census Tract 9214, with respective values of $51,466 and $45,000.

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Household Income

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$48,575
Median Household Income
± $5,919
5.54k
Number of Households
± 526

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.54k households in North Adams, MA declined from $48,575 from the previous year's value of $49,123.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Adams, MA is from Massachusetts.
0.48
2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (73.3%)
  2. Walked (11%)
  3. Carpooled (7.59%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in North Adams, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11%) and those who carpooled to work (7.59%).

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Commute Time

18.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Adams, MA have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.986% of the workforce in North Adams, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Adams, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Adams, MA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Adams, MA (1.7k out of 11.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Adams, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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97.3% of the population of North Adams, MA has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 0.928% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Berkshire County, MA see 839 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (848 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1065 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 106 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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839 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Berkshire County, MA

Primary care physicians in Berkshire County, MA see an average of 839 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (848 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.67%
Uninsured
46.9%
Employer Coverage
21.1%
Medicaid
14.4%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
0.928%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Adams, MA declined by 27.3% from 3.68% to 2.67%.

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