Berkshire County's estimated 2026 population is 127,399 with a growth rate of -0.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berkshire County is the 11th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 131,318 and has seen a growth of -2.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.3 years
Female: 49 years
Male: 46 years
There are 108,768 adults, (32,417 of whom are seniors) in Berkshire County.
Female: 66,049 (51%)
Male: 63,381 (49%)
The racial composition of Berkshire County includes 85.87% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111,145 | 85.87% |
| Two or more races | 8,980 | 6.94% |
| Black or African American | 3,426 | 2.65% |
| Other race | 2,810 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 2,461 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 565 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.03% |
Berkshire County's average per capita income is $52,422. Household income levels show a median of $76,013. The poverty rate stands at 11.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,416 | - |
| Families | $100,589 | $138,315 |
| Households | $76,013 | $108,456 |
| Non Families | $43,418 | $65,435 |
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