Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

128,047

0.556% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

47.8

0.632% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11%

0.234% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$72,565

4.04% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$283,800

6.53% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

34,293

41.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA had a population of 128k people with a median age of 47.8 and a median household income of $72,565. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA declined from 128,763 to 128,047, a −0.556% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,744 to $72,565, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%).

7.41% of the households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, 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.

97.5% of the residents in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are Williams College (774 degrees awarded in 2022), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (330 degrees), and Berkshire Community College (164775) (277 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was $283,800, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA borders Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, Northwest Hills PUMA, CT, Franklin & Hampshire (West, North, East) Counties PUMA, MA, Hampden County (West)--Westfield & Holyoke PUMA, MA, Rensselaer County--Troy City PUMA, NY, Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, and Southern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA is home to a population of 128k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.89% of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (7.55k people).

In 2023, there were 20.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are Spanish (4,137 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (419 households), and Portuguese (379 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,432

Women

50%

38,473

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 76,905 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.5% of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 370
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.28k ± 645
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.95k ± 484

5.6%

Hispanic Population

7.18k people

5.6% of the people in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are hispanic (7.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ghana
512 ± 554 people
Nepal
313 ± 433 people
Canada
248 ± 386 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 512 Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA residents, followed by Nepal with 313 and Canada with 248.

Foreign-Born Population

5.89%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.55k people

5.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

As of 2023, 5.89% of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA residents (7.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was 5.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,137 households (3.37%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
419 households (0.341%)
Portuguese
379 households (0.308%)

7.41% of the households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was Spanish. 3.37% of the households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,414 ± 335
Gulf War (2001-)
840 ± 210
Gulf War (1990s)
614 ± 204

Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA employs 34.3k people. The largest industries in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (2,316 people), Construction (2,138 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,137 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($327,431), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($175,462), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($129,097).

Males in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,042. The income inequality in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,217

Women

51.1%

27,970

Men

48.9%

The workforce of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA in 2020 was 57,187 people, with 51.1% woman, and 48.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

34.3k

2022 Value

−41.2%

1 Year decline

± −41.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −41.2%, from 58.4k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, are Other managers (863 people), Retail salespersons (817 people), and Registered nurses (814 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.3k

2022 Value

−41.2%

1 Year decline

± −41.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −41.2%, from 58.4k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,316 people), Construction (2,138 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,137 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,025

Median earning men ± $3,464

$40,595

Median earning women ± $1,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($81,995), Wholesale Trade ($77,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,599).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,372), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,873), and Manufacturing ($51,010).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA awarded 1,635 degrees. The student population of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,027 male students and 3,010 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are White (1,002 and 66.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (147 and 9.74%), Asian (123 and 8.15%), and Black or African American (95 and 6.3%).

The largest universities in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Williams College (774 and 47.3%), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (330 and 20.2%), and Berkshire Community College (164775) (277 and 16.9%).

The most popular majors in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (138 and 8.44%), General Psychology (116 and 7.09%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (107 and 6.54%).

The median tuition costs in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA are $61,525 for private four year colleges, and $1,030 and $9,975 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 16.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,037 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,037 students enrolled in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,871 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
107 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
70 degrees awarded
General Psychology
116 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Williams College
774 degrees awarded
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
330 degrees awarded
Berkshire Community College (164775)
277 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williams College with 774 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 659 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA, which is 0.675 times less than the 976 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,002 degrees mean that there were 6.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 147 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,525) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,325) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.55% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.96% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (18.7k), Some college (14.3k), and Bachelors Degree (12k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was $283,800 in 2023, which is 0.935 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $266,400 to $283,800, a 6.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA is $72,565. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

Housing

Property

$283,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,711

$39,542

Median Property Taxes

±$1,237

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 Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2023

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70% of the housing units in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,565

Median Household Income

± $2,511

56.5k

Number of Households

± 1,766

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.5k households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA grew to $72,565 from the previous year's value of $69,744.

The following chart displays the households in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2022 Wage GINI in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA

0.466

2021 Wage GINI in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.9% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)
Carpooled (7.97%)

In 2023, 71.8% of workers in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA (13.5k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.9% of the population of Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 0.915% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 966 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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966 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 966 patients per year. This represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.11%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

17.9%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

0.915%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA declined by 1.29% from 2.14% to 2.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Berkshire County--Pittsfield PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.