Pittsfield, MA Demographics

A map of Pittsfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	33,154	34,186	76.3%	77.8%
Hispanic	4,358	3,539	10.0%	8.1%
Multiracial	2,919	2,359	6.7%	5.4%
Black	2,253	2,850	5.2%	6.5%
Asian	557	620	1.3%	1.4%
Native American/Other	216	373	0.5%	0.8%

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 43,457, a slight decrease from the 43,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pittsfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pittsfield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pittsfield, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pittsfield is ranked the 32nd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. 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 was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pittsfield's White Population

33,154 residents of Pittsfield, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pittsfield is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Pittsfield ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsfield's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Pittsfield's population has decreased from 77.8% to 76.3%.

Pittsfield is less White than neighboring Lenox (94.3% White), Lenox Dale (100% White), Lee (88% White), Cheshire (99.9% White), and Adams (92.5% White).

Pittsfield's Black Population

2,253 residents of Pittsfield, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pittsfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Pittsfield ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Black residents' share of Pittsfield's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.2%.

Pittsfield is more Black than neighboring Lenox (0.9% Black), Lenox Dale (0% Black), Lee (0% Black), Cheshire (0% Black), and Adams (0.4% Black).

Pittsfield's Asian Population

557 residents of Pittsfield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pittsfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Pittsfield ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Pittsfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Pittsfield is more Asian than neighboring Lenox (1% Asian), Lenox Dale (0% Asian), Cheshire (0% Asian), and Adams (1.2% Asian). Pittsfield is less Asian than neighboring Lee (9.5% Asian).

Pittsfield's Hispanic Population

4,358 residents of Pittsfield, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pittsfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pittsfield ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pittsfield's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.0%.

Pittsfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Lenox (2.1% Hispanic), Lenox Dale (0% Hispanic), Lee (1% Hispanic), Cheshire (0.1% Hispanic), and Adams (3% Hispanic).

Pittsfield's Native American/Other Population

216 residents of Pittsfield, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pittsfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Pittsfield ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pittsfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Pittsfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lenox (0% Native American/Other), Lenox Dale (0% Native American/Other), Lee (0% Native American/Other), and Cheshire (0% Native American/Other). Pittsfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Adams (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pittsfield's Multiracial Population

2,919 residents of Pittsfield, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pittsfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pittsfield ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pittsfield's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.7%.

Pittsfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Lenox (1.6% Multiracial), Lenox Dale (0% Multiracial), Lee (1.5% Multiracial), Cheshire (0% Multiracial), and Adams (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.