Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield: The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It is located in the western part of the state. Pittsfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Berkshire Museum and the Norman Rockwell Museum.

About

Pittsfield is a city located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 44,737 and a population density of 407 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 41,834 inhabitants.

The city was created 272 years ago in 1751.

Pittsfield locator map
Location of Pittsfield on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Pittsfield

Population : 41,834 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Berkshire County
Postal code : 01201
Phone Area Codes : 413
Area : 109.98 km2
Altitude : 1,040 feet / 317 meters
Capital city : Pittsfield is capital of Berkshire County
Establishment : January 01, 1752 (272 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:34:43 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.94% (2010-2020)
Downtown and Park Square  Pittsfield  Massachusetts image
Downtown and Park Square Pittsfield Massachusetts
Downtown and Park Square  Pittsfield  Massachusetts image

Geography

Pittsfield is located at 42°27'0"N 73°14'43"W (42.4500800, -73.2453800).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Pittsfield decreased by 6.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 44,737 - census
2011 44,411 -0.73% estimation process
2012 44,411 0% estimation process
2013 44,127 -0.64% estimation process
2014 43,824 -0.69% estimation process
2015 43,366 -1.06% estimation process
2016 43,036 -0.77% estimation process
2017 42,765 -0.63% estimation process
2018 42,541 -0.53% estimation process
2019 42,142 -0.95% estimation process
2020 41,834 -0.74% estimation process

Pittsfield zip code is 01201. County name: Berkshire, County fips: 25003

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People born in Pittsfield (125)

People born in Pittsfield, including actress, film producer, and director Elizabeth Banks, actor and director Adrian Pasdar, Baptist preacher William Miller, .

List

  • Mary Ann Glendon (American diplomat) she was born in 07/10/1938
  • Martha Coakley (American politician) she was born in 14/07/1953
  • Laura Spector (American biathlete) she was born in 30/10/1987
  • Heidi Voelker (Olympic alpine skier) she was born in 17/06/1968
  • Nancy Graves (American artist) she was born in 23/12/1939
  • Emily Robison (American country artist; songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist) she was born in 16/08/1972
  • Thomas Jonathan Burrill (American botanist and plant pathologist (1839-1916)) he was born in 25/04/1839
  • Thomas Allen (American politician (1813-1882)) he was born in 29/08/1813
  • Steven Zaloga (American historian) he was born in 01/02/1952
  • Brian Piccolo (American football player (1943–1970)) he was born in 31/10/1943
  • Webster Tarpley (American author, journalist, historian) he was born in 01/09/1946
  • Chris Mazdzer (American luger in the Winter Olympics) he was born in 26/06/1988
  • Mark Belanger (American baseball player) he was born in 08/06/1944
  • Theodore Ayrault Dodge (Union United States Army officer) he was born in 28/05/1842
  • David Gordon White (American historian of religion) he was born in 01/01/1953
  • Douglas Volk (United States painter (1856-1935)) he was born in 23/02/1856
  • Edgar Zell Steever (American sculptor) he was born in 27/01/1915
  • Robin Thomas (American actor) he was born in 12/02/1949

Schools in Pittsfield

College & universities near Pittsfield, MA

Code Name City ZIP
425986 Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus Pittsfield (MA) 01201-5300

Stations (23)

Amtrak & bus stations near Pittsfield, MA

Code Name Address Type
PIT Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center 1 Columbus Avenue RAIL
ALB Albany–Rensselaer 525 East St. RAIL
HUD Hudson 69 South Front St. RAIL
NHT Union Station 170 Pleasant Street RAIL
GFD John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street RAIL

Post offices near Pittsfield

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pittsfield Post Office Pittsfield (MA) 01201

Other places with the same name (9)

Other cities in Berkshire County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
North Adams 12,737 City in Massachusetts, United States
Adams 7,955 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Williamstown 7,631 Town in Massachusetts
Great Barrington 6,976 Town in Massachusetts
Dalton 6,479 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Lee 5,629 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Lenox 4,933 Town of Massachusetts, United States
Sheffield 3,112 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Cheshire 3,105 Town in Massachusetts
Lanesborough 2,925 City in Massachusetts, United States
Hinsdale 1,902 City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Stockbridge 1,883 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Becket 1,707 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Otis 1,531 City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
New Marlborough 1,450 Town in Massachusetts, USA
Richmond 1,410 Town in Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Pittsfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities