Berkshire County's estimated 2026 population is 128,452 with a growth rate of -0.11% 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 -2.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Berkshire County includes 87.29% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.29%)
Two or more races (6.03%)
Black or African American (2.51%)
Other race (2.15%)
Asian (1.8%)
Native American (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111,769 | 87.29% |
| Two or more races | 7,716 | 6.03% |
| Black or African American | 3,218 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 2,753 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 2,309 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 273 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Berkshire County's average per capita income is $49,265. Household income levels show a median of $72,565. The poverty rate stands at 10.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,321 | $153,311 |
| Families | $95,050 | $133,789 |
| Households | $72,565 | $105,155 |
| Non Families | $43,294 | $63,143 |
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