North Adams, MA

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2024 Population

12,606

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

44.1

0.676% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

18.6%

2.58% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$47,500

2.1% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$195,900

5.72% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,630

2.33% 1-year growth

About

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.

96.2% of the residents in North Adams, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Adams, MA are Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (193 degrees awarded in 2024) and Charles H McCann Technical School (45 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in North Adams, MA was $195,900, and the homeownership rate was 51%.

Most people in North Adams, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in North Adams, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Adams, MA is home to a population of 12.6k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.33% of North Adams, MA residents were born outside of the country (672 people).

In 2024, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.8k people) in North Adams, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 500 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 378 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2024 Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.2% of North Adams, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Adams, MA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Adams, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Adams, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 493
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
500 ± 275
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
378 ± 412

5.87%

Hispanic Population

740 people

5.87% of the people in North Adams, MA are hispanic (740 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Adams, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

Brazil
108,593 ± 8,028 people
Dominican Republic
106,391 ± 7,947 people
China
103,416 ± 7,837 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

Foreign-Born Population

5.33%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

672 people

5.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

677 people

As of 2024, 5.33% of North Adams, MA residents (672 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Adams, MA was 5.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
343 ± 99
Gulf War (2001-)
108 ± 130
Korea
48 ± 60

North Adams, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.18 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Adams, MA.

Health

98.8% of the population of North Adams, MA has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 25.3% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 0.949% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.17%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

25.3%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

0.949%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Adams, MA declined by 42.8% from 2.05% to 1.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Adams, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of North Adams, MA employs 5.63k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Adams, MA were Educational Services (1,065 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (965 people), and Retail Trade (642 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($83,100), Public Administration ($72,991), and Information ($71,875).

Employment

Occupations

5.63k

2024 Value

± 611

2.33%

1 Year growth

± 15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Adams, MA grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 5.5k employees to 5.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Adams, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (623 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (568 people), and Management Occupations (440 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Adams, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.63k

2024 Value

± 611

2.33%

1 Year growth

± 15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Adams, MA grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 5.5k employees to 5.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Adams, MA, are Educational Services (1,065 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (965 people), and Retail Trade (642 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,607

Median earning men ± $9,315

$35,166

Median earning women ± $5,576

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,754), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,667), and Manufacturing ($57,363).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($95,313), Public Administration ($60,399), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,703).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% 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 17.5%.

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

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 North Adams, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in North Adams, MA awarded 238 degrees. The student population of North Adams, MA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 392 male students and 545 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Adams, MA are White (186 and 78.2%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 7.98%), Black or African American (17 and 7.14%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in North Adams, MA by number of degrees awarded are Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (193 and 81.1%) and Charles H McCann Technical School (45 and 18.9%).

The most popular majors in North Adams, MA are General Education (27 and 11.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 and 10.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (23 and 9.66%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in North Adams, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 937 (41.8% men and 58.2% 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 2024 there were 937 students enrolled in North Adams, MA, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 681 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
20 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
18 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Adams, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Adams, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
193 degrees awarded
Charles H McCann Technical School
45 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with 193 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 73 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Adams, MA, which is 0.442 times less than the 165 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 186 degrees mean that there were 9.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19 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

Public, 4-year or above ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($11,406) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Adams, MA was $195,900 in 2024, which is 0.589 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,300 to $195,900, a 5.72% increase. The homeownership rate in North Adams, MA is 51%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Adams, MA have an average commute time of 17.4 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.

Housing

Property

$195,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$13,787

$3,035

Median Property Taxes

±$373

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 $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Adams, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51%

Homeownership

2024

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 51% of the housing units in North Adams, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Adams, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$47,500

Median Household Income

± $7,141

5.95k

Number of Households

± 610

In 2024, the median household income of the 5.95k households in North Adams, MA declined from $47,500 from the previous year's value of $48,521.

The following chart displays the households in North Adams, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Adams, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.477

2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.478

2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Worked At Home (9.21%)
Walked (7.31%)

In 2024, 76.1% of workers in North Adams, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.21%) and those who walked to work (7.31%).

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

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Adams, MA have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.121% of the workforce in North Adams, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Adams, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Adams, MA (2.19k out of 11.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 North Adams, MA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.