Berkshire County, Massachusetts
County
Overview
- County Name
- Berkshire County
- State
- Massachusetts
- FIPS Code
- 25003
- State FIPS
- 25
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 926.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 946.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.371493
- Longitude
- -73.217928
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 125,583
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 105,339
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 119,417 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,165 | 4.9% |
| White | 110,790 | 88.2% |
| Black | 2,987 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1,638 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 231 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 101,250 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,090 | 3.9% |
| White | 95,396 | 90.6% |
| Black | 3,443 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,749 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 523 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 129,430
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,620
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,169
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 111,145 | 85.9% |
| Black | 3,426 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 2,461 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 85,436
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 26,586 | 31.1% |
| Republican | 6,163 | 7.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 51,709 | 60.5% |
| Other | 353 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 40,534 | 47.4% |
| Female | 44,721 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 69,542 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,261 | 3.8% |
| Black | 774 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,019 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 43,886
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 36,349 | 52.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,154 | 35.4% |
| Black | 243 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 435 | 42.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 20,454 | 50.5% |
| Female | 23,404 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,267 (25.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 38,388 (40.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 70,004
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $323,695
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,299
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.1%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 14.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.