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North Adams, MA

Total Population
15,279
Median Household Income
$53,692
Median Home Value
$171,400
Median Rent
$849

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$53,692
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$171,400
100.7% above state median
Rent
$849
100% above state median
Median Age
44.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor North Adams, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$53,692
-28.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.13 people

Total Households
6,783
Family Households
35.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.8%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.8%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.9%
Total Employed Residents:3,377

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
8.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.0%
590 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
13 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,551
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.9%
7,318 employed
Labor Force
7,709
391 unemployed
Median Age
44.9 years
Per Capita Income
$35,363
Poverty Rate
12.4%

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