Demographics & People — North Adams, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,660 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
| Median Age | 44.1 |
| Total Households | 5,763 |
| Family Households | 2,882 |
| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,266 |
| Black or African American | 160 |
| Asian | 395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 776 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,400 |
| Other groups | 2,105 |
| Italian | 1,901 |
| Irish | 1,825 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,780 |
| English | 1,643 |
| German | 964 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 829 |
| Polish | 550 |
| French Canadian | 531 |
Language
| English Only | 11,492 |
| Spanish | 280 |
| Population 5+ | 12,233 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 760 |
| Population 18+ | 10,718 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for North Adams, Massachusetts.