Pittsfield city is located in Berkshire County Massachusetts. Pittsfield city has a 2024 population of 42,771. Pittsfield city is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,807 in 2020.
The average household income in Pittsfield city is $91,402 with a poverty rate of 13.75%. The median age in Pittsfield city is 43.4 years: 40.7 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsfield city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,861 | 82.01% |
| Two or more races | 3,336 | 7.63% |
| Black or African American | 2,593 | 5.93% |
| Other race | 1,304 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 556 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,237 | 2.22 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 8,230 | 1.26 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 7,542 | 2.89 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 2,431 | 3.11 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 1,034 | 2.83 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,743 | 5.34% |
| Associates Degree | 2,967 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,649 | 20.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,537 | 13.89% |
| High School Graduate | 9,612 | 29.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 659 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 6,503 | 19.91% |
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 | 27,709 | 26,079 | 9,840 |
| Hispanic | 1,889 | 1,449 | 394 |
| Black | 1,701 | 1,446 | 274 |
| 2+ Races | 1,384 | 1,252 | 667 |
| Other Race | 781 | 618 | 100 |
| Asian | 393 | 359 | 261 |
| Native American | 61 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,006 | $62,708 | $46,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,621 | $83,173 | $63,554 |
| High School Graduate | $35,060 | $42,209 | $27,689 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,090 | $24,200 | $22,656 |
| Overall | $45,138 | $49,455 | $38,493 |
| Some College | $41,120 | $42,144 | $37,943 |
$45,138
Average Earnings
$49,455
Average Male
$38,493
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.67% of Pittsfield city residents speak only English, while 9.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,134 | 3,704 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic | 3,609 | 978 | 27.1% |
| Multiple | 3,289 | 872 | 26.51% |
| Black | 2,516 | 725 | 28.82% |
| Other | 1,283 | 374 | 29.15% |
| Asian | 556 | 8 | 1.44% |
13.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.77%
Male Poverty Rate
12.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsfield city is Other, with 29.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsfield city is Asian, with 1.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.84% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Some College | 12.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,314 | $117,377 |
| Households | $66,859 | $91,402 |
| Married Families | $106,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,577 | $53,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,105
Number of Veterans
1,947
Male Veterans
158
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 830 |
| First Gulf War | 270 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| Korea | 164 |
| World War II | 60 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 671 |
| 75+ | 625 |
| 55 to 64 | 360 |
| 35 to 54 | 346 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,915 | 6.24% |
| Black | 126 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.6% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 1.83% |
| Other Race | 21 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
69.29%
Born in Pittsfield city
93.17%
Native Born
6.83%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
4.08%
Naturalized
93.17% of Pittsfield city residents were born in the United States, with 69.29% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,246 | -305 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 41,551 | -305 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 41,856 | -305 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 42,161 | -305 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 42,466 | -305 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 42,771 | -305 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 43,076 | -305 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 43,381 | -336 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 43,717 | -90 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 43,807 | 1,589 | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 42,218 | -419 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 42,637 | -194 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 42,831 | -251 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 43,082 | -321 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 43,403 | -449 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 43,852 | -297 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 44,149 | -275 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 44,424 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 44,418 | -298 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 44,716 | 0 | 0% |