North Adams, MA Profile: Facts & Data

The City of North Adams had a population of 12,809 as of July 1, 2022. North Adams ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Massachusetts. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for North Adams is located at latitude 42.7009 and longitude -73.1087 in Berkshire County. The formal boundaries for the City of North Adams encompass a land area of 20.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.27 sq. miles. Berkshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 725 feet.

The City of North Adams has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

North Adams, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

POPULATION
Total Population	12,809 (100%)
Population in Households	11,974 (93.5%)
Population in Families	8,393 (65.5%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	835 ( 6.5%)
Population Density	630
Diversity Index²	31


INCOME
Median Household Income	$49,944
Average Household Income	$72,029
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	21%
Per Capita Income	$33,013
Wealth Index⁵	51

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	6,887 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	3,451 (50.1%)
Renter Occupied HU	2,389 (34.7%)
Vacant Housing Units	1,047 (15.2%)
Median Home Value	$195,451
Average Home Value	$268,285
Housing Affordability Index³	101

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	5,840
Average Household Size	2.05
Family Households	3,116
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

North Adams, MA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares North Adams to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2022	2022-2027
Population	-0.52%	-0.26%
Households	-0.36%	-0.09%
Families		-0.09%
Median Household Income		2.22%
Per Capita Income		4.69%
Owner Occupied HU		0.32%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 82	67th
Population Density	# 210	16th
Median Household Income	# 243	2nd
Housing Affordability Index	# 157	63rd
Per Capita Income	# 225	10th
Diversity Index	# 130	47th

North Adams, MA Profile: Facts & Data

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North Adams, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

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