Alford, Massachusetts
Alford: Human settlement in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Alford is a city located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 494 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 485 inhabitants.
The city was created 285 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Alford
| Population : | 485 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Berkshire County |
| Postal code : | 01230 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 29.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1740 (285 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 01:11:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alford is located at 42°14'8"N 73°24'48"W (42.2356400, -73.4134500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alford decreased by 1.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 494 | - | census |
| 2011 | 499 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 499 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 497 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 498 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 496 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 494 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 492 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 491 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 488 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 485 | -0.62% | estimation process |
Schools in Alford
College & universities near Alford, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167792 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington (MA) | 01230-9702 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alford, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Alford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Housaton Post Office | Housatonic (MA) | 01236 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alford , Florida town in Jackson County, Florida, United States with a population of 464 people.
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| 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 |
