Berkshire town is located in Tioga County New York. Berkshire town has a 2024 population of 1,474. Berkshire town is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually but its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Berkshire town is $92,865 with a poverty rate of 13.06%. The median age in Berkshire town is 40.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berkshire town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,122 | 96.23% |
| Other race | 29 | 2.49% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 436 | 2.67 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 239 | 3.12 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.18 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 45 | 3.49 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 36 | 3.53 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 6.59% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 13.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 7.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 10.14% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 40.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 137 | 17.36% |
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 | 750 | 672 | 134 |
| Other Race | 24 | 16 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 14 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,167 | $53,056 | $68,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,688 | $114,107 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $45,556 | $46,389 | $44,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,139 | $49,750 | $42,969 |
| Some College | $41,442 | $42,292 | $40,714 |
$45,139
Average Earnings
$49,750
Average Male
$42,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.73% of Berkshire town residents speak only English, while 3.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,114 | 148 | 13.29% |
| Other | 29 | 4 | 13.79% |
13.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.98%
Male Poverty Rate
15.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkshire town is Other, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkshire town is White, with 13.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.23% |
| Some College | 8.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.86% |
| Female Employed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 7.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,423 | $106,278 |
| Households | $68,889 | $92,865 |
| Married Families | $95,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,143 | $47,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 10.34% |
| Other Race | 4 | 14.81% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
84.39%
Born in Berkshire town
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
98.89% of Berkshire town residents were born in the United States, with 84.39% having been born in New York. 0.26% 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 | 1,504 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 1,498 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 1,492 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,486 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,480 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,474 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 1,468 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 1,462 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 1,468 | -11 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 1,479 | 124 | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 1,355 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,356 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,352 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,354 | -18 | -1.31% |
| 2015 | 1,372 | -15 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 1,387 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 1,395 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,402 | -14 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 1,416 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 1,414 | 0 | 0% |