Berkshire County Demographics
A map of Berkshire County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 109,263 | 84.7% |
Hispanic | 7,064 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 5,821 | 4.5% |
Black | 4,064 | 3.1% |
Asian | 1,999 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 815 | 0.6% |
Berkshire County, Massachusetts had a population of 129,026 in 2020. It was 84.7% White, 3.1% Black, 1.5% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Berkshire County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Berkshire County is the 11th most populous county of the 14 counties in Massachusetts.
Berkshire County's White Population
109,263 residents of Berkshire County identify as White, or 84.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Berkshire County larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Berkshire County is ranked #3 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Berkshire County is more White than neighboring Columbia County (82.5% White), Rensselaer County (77.3% White), Hampshire County (78.6% White), Litchfield County (84% White), and Hampden County (59.8% White).
Berkshire County's Black Population
4,064 residents of Berkshire County identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Berkshire County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Berkshire County is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Berkshire County is more Black than neighboring Hampshire County (2.7% Black), and Litchfield County (1.6% Black). Berkshire County is less Black than neighboring Columbia County (3.9% Black), Rensselaer County (7.3% Black), and Hampden County (7.7% Black).
Berkshire County's Asian Population
1,999 residents of Berkshire County identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Berkshire County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Berkshire County is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Berkshire County is less Asian than neighboring Columbia County (2.3% Asian), Rensselaer County (3.5% Asian), Hampshire County (6.6% Asian), Litchfield County (1.9% Asian), and Hampden County (2.6% Asian).
Berkshire County's Hispanic Population
7,064 residents of Berkshire County identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Berkshire County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Berkshire County is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Berkshire County is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbia County (5.8% Hispanic), Rensselaer County (5.9% Hispanic), Hampshire County (7.2% Hispanic), Litchfield County (7.9% Hispanic), and Hampden County (26% Hispanic).
Berkshire County's Native American/Other Population
815 residents of Berkshire County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Berkshire County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Berkshire County is ranked #12 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Berkshire County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Litchfield County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Berkshire County's Multiracial Population
5,821 residents of Berkshire County identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Berkshire County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Berkshire County is ranked #8 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Berkshire County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hampshire County (4.3% Multiracial), Litchfield County (4% Multiracial), and Hampden County (3.3% Multiracial). Berkshire County is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbia County (4.8% Multiracial), and Rensselaer County (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.