Lenox town is located in Berkshire County Massachusetts. Lenox town has a 2024 population of 5,056. Lenox town is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Lenox town is $118,179 with a poverty rate of 7.35%. The median age in Lenox town is 56 years: 51.9 years for males, and 61 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lenox town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,683 | 92.13% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 141 | 2.77% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,265 | 2.09 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 911 | 2.45 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 905 | 1.22 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Female | 372 | 3.13 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Male | 77 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 4.27% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 4.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,168 | 30.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 763 | 19.63% |
| High School Graduate | 954 | 24.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 611 | 15.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,627 | 3,437 | 1,856 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 126 | 65 |
| Other Race | 109 | 79 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 56 | 9 |
| Black | 52 | 49 | 23 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,504 | $0 | $45,655 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,000 | $103,558 | $129,474 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $41,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,429 | $52,375 | $40,840 |
| Some College | $33,239 | $66,382 | $26,638 |
$42,429
Average Earnings
$52,375
Average Male
$40,840
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.19% of Lenox town residents speak only English, while 6.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,406 | 319 | 7.24% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 31 | 13.9% |
| Black | 61 | 22 | 36.07% |
7.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.63%
Male Poverty Rate
5.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lenox town is Black, with 36.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lenox town is White, with 7.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.88% |
| Some College | 6.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.41% |
| Male Employed | 2.44% |
| Female Employed | 0.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,977 | $144,849 |
| Households | $76,571 | $118,179 |
| Married Families | $141,637 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,287 | $74,724 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
219
Number of Veterans
219
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 117 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 171 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 5.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.1%
Born in Lenox town
92.7%
Native Born
7.3%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
6.16%
Naturalized
92.7% of Lenox town residents were born in the United States, with 54.1% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,016 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 5,024 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 5,032 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 5,040 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 5,048 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 5,056 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 5,064 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 5,072 | -25 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 5,097 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 5,095 | 142 | 2.87% |
| 2019 | 4,953 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,975 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 4,969 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 4,978 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 4,988 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 5,010 | -38 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 5,048 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 5,056 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 5,054 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,069 | 0 | 0% |