Pittsfield, MA

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2024 Population

43,457

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.4

1.85% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.9%

10% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$70,582

3.21% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$256,900

9.93% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

21,781

0.174% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Pittsfield, 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.

95.8% of the residents in Pittsfield, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pittsfield, MA are Berkshire Community College (191 degrees awarded in 2024) and Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus (63 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Pittsfield, MA was $256,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Pittsfield, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Pittsfield, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pittsfield, MA is home to a population of 43.5k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.55% of Pittsfield, MA residents were born outside of the country (3.28k people).

In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.2k people) in Pittsfield, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.37k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Pittsfield, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pittsfield, MA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pittsfield, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.2k ± 638
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.37k ± 414
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.25k ± 454

10%

Hispanic Population

4.36k people

10% of the people in Pittsfield, MA are hispanic (4.36k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pittsfield, 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

7.55%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.28k people

6.82%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.97k people

As of 2024, 7.55% of Pittsfield, MA residents (3.28k 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 Pittsfield, MA was 6.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
599 ± 172
Gulf War (2001-)
379 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
219 ± 124

Pittsfield, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

97.9% of the population of Pittsfield, MA has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.948% 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, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.08%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.948%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pittsfield, MA declined by 30.1% from 2.98% to 2.08%.

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

Economy

The economy of Pittsfield, MA employs 21.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pittsfield, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,569 people), Retail Trade (3,041 people), and Educational Services (2,169 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,065), Finance & Insurance ($91,040), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,409).

Employment

Occupations

21.8k

2024 Value

± 1,334

−0.174%

1 Year decline

± 8.46%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pittsfield, MA declined at a rate of −0.174%, from 21.8k employees to 21.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pittsfield, MA, are Management Occupations (2,431 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,020 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pittsfield, 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

21.8k

2024 Value

± 1,334

−0.174%

1 Year decline

± 8.46%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pittsfield, MA declined at a rate of −0.174%, from 21.8k employees to 21.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pittsfield, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,569 people), Retail Trade (3,041 people), and Educational Services (2,169 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pittsfield, MA, though some of these residents may live in Pittsfield, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,912

Median earning men ± $7,094

$44,256

Median earning women ± $3,981

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,360), and Public Administration ($69,048).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($74,911), Public Administration ($74,068), and Information ($73,000).

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 Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, MA awarded 254 degrees. The student population of Pittsfield, MA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 563 male students and 1,177 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pittsfield, MA are White (159 and 62.8%), Black or African American (35 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (35 and 13.8%), and Unknown (13 and 5.14%).

The largest universities in Pittsfield, MA by number of degrees awarded are Berkshire Community College (191 and 75.2%) and Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus (63 and 24.8%).

The most popular majors in Pittsfield, MA are Registered Nursing (54 and 21.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 and 12.2%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (29 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,740 students enrolled in Pittsfield, MA, 32.4% men and 67.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,090 records, of which 68.6% were women and 31.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
29 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pittsfield, MA was Registered Nursing with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Berkshire Community College
191 degrees awarded
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
63 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Berkshire Community College with 191 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 62 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pittsfield, MA, which is 0.323 times less than the 192 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 159 degrees mean that there were 4.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 35 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

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($15,584) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($5,088) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pittsfield, MA was $256,900 in 2024, which is 0.772 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $233,700 to $256,900, a 9.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Pittsfield, MA is 62.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pittsfield, MA have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pittsfield, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$256,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,767

$12,260

Median Property Taxes

±$803

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

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

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2024

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.8% of the housing units in Pittsfield, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pittsfield, 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.

$70,582

Median Household Income

± $4,572

19.5k

Number of Households

± 1,156

In 2024, the median household income of the 19.5k households in Pittsfield, MA grew to $70,582 from the previous year's value of $68,386.

The following chart displays the households in Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, 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 (74.4%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)
Carpooled (8.28%)

In 2024, 74.4% of workers in Pittsfield, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.28%).

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

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pittsfield, MA have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Pittsfield, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pittsfield, MA (6.37k out of 42.7k 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 Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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