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The City of Pittsfield had a population of 43,457 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Pittsfield is located at latitude 42.4501 and longitude -73.2454 in Berkshire County. The formal boundaries for the City of Pittsfield encompass a land area of 40.47 sq. miles and a water area of 2 sq. miles. Berkshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Pittsfield 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.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,457 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,074 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,582 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,178 |
| Median Home Value | $256,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,260 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,250 (34.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,544 (7.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 19,510 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 10,780 (55.3%) |
The table below compares Pittsfield to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 32 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 156 | 38th |
| Median Household Income | # 210 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 184 | 26th |
| Diversity Index | # 76 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
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