Pittsfield, MA Demographics

A map of Pittsfield's Population by Race

Pittsfield, Massachusetts had a population of 43,927 in 2020. It was 77.8% White, 6.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pittsfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is the 31st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pittsfield's White Population

34,186 residents of Pittsfield identify as White, or 77.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Pittsfield slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is ranked #176 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pittsfield is less White than neighboring Lenox (93.3% White), Lenox Dale (91.6% White), Lee (84% White), Cheshire (87% White), and Adams (89.7% White).

Pittsfield's Black Population

2,850 residents of Pittsfield identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pittsfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pittsfield is more Black than neighboring Lenox (0.5% Black), Lenox Dale (0.2% Black), Lee (1.7% Black), Cheshire (2.6% Black), and Adams (1.4% Black).

Pittsfield's Asian Population

620 residents of Pittsfield identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pittsfield slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is ranked #145 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pittsfield is more Asian than neighboring Lenox Dale (0% Asian), and Adams (0.4% Asian). Pittsfield is less Asian than neighboring Lenox (1.8% Asian), Lee (2.9% Asian), and Cheshire (3.1% Asian).

Pittsfield's Hispanic Population

3,539 residents of Pittsfield identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pittsfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pittsfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Lenox (2.4% Hispanic), Lenox Dale (4.1% Hispanic), Lee (7.8% Hispanic), Cheshire (3.3% Hispanic), and Adams (3.1% Hispanic).

Pittsfield's Native American/Other Population

373 residents of Pittsfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pittsfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pittsfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lenox (0.2% Native American/Other), Lee (0.7% Native American/Other), Cheshire (0.7% Native American/Other), and Adams (0.4% Native American/Other). Pittsfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lenox Dale (1.5% Native American/Other).

Pittsfield's Multiracial Population

2,359 residents of Pittsfield identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pittsfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Pittsfield is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pittsfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Lenox (1.7% Multiracial), Lenox Dale (2.6% Multiracial), Lee (2.9% Multiracial), Cheshire (3.3% Multiracial), and Adams (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.