The 2000 Census showed that Berkshire County had a population of 134,953 people. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Massachusetts, making it the state's 11th most populous county (out of 14 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Berkshire had a population of 129,288 people. This is a decrease of 4.2% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 131,219 | -2.77% | +1.49% since 2009 |
2009 | 129,288 | -4.2% | -0.22% since 2008 |
2008 | 129,571 | -3.99% | -0.5% since 2007 |
2007 | 130,219 | -3.51% | -0.21% since 2006 |
2006 | 130,494 | -3.3% | -0.59% since 2005 |
2005 | 131,268 | -2.73% | -0.59% since 2004 |
2004 | 132,052 | -2.15% | -0.47% since 2003 |
2003 | 132,672 | -1.69% | -0.32% since 2002 |
2002 | 133,101 | -1.37% | -0.47% since 2001 |
2001 | 133,723 | -0.91% | -0.91% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 134,953 | The Last Census |
Berkshire County had 66,301 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Berkshire County has a total area<3> of 946 square miles [2,450 km²]. Of this total, 931 square miles [2,412 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (1.58%) being water (14.95 square miles [38.73 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Berkshire County had a population density of 144.9 people per square mile [55.9 people/km²], making it the state's 13th most densely populated county (out of 14 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Berkshire County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Berkshire and the state of Massachusetts. Click here for the Berkshire County QuickFact (QF-25003).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Berkshire County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Pittsfield | QF-2553960 | 42,424 | 45,793 | -7.36% |
North Adams | QF-2546225 | 13,816 | 14,681 | -5.89% |
Adams | QF-2500555 | 8,259 | 8,809 | -6.24% |
Williamstown | QF-2579985 | 8,024 | 8,424 | -4.75% |
Great Barrington | QF-2526815 | 7,355 | 7,527 | -2.29% |
Dalton | QF-2516180 | 6,550 | 6,892 | -4.96% |
Lee | QF-2534655 | 5,738 | 5,985 | -4.13% |
Lenox | QF-2534970 | 5,082 | 5,077 | 0.1% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Berkshire County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Litchfield (CT) | QF-09005 | S | 188,728 | 182,193 | 3.59% |
Franklin | QF-25011 | NE | 71,778 | 71,535 | 0.34% |
Hampden | QF-25013 | SE | 471,081 | 456,228 | 3.26% |
Hampshire | QF-25015 | E | 156,044 | 152,251 | 2.49% |
Columbia (NY) | QF-36021 | W | 61,618 | 63,094 | -2.34% |
Rensselaer (NY) | QF-36083 | NW | 155,541 | 152,538 | 1.97% |
Bennington (VT) | QF-50003 | N | 36,411 | 36,994 | -1.58% |
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