Berkshire County, MA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,565
Per Capita Income
$47,668
Poverty Rate
11.0%
SNAP Recipients
15.6%
Gini Index
0.495
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.1%
$25K–$50K17.8%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K16.3%
$150K–$200K8.2%
$200K+10.9%
The median household income in Berkshire County, MA is $72,565 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $47,668. 11.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.495 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).