Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Great Barrington: town in Massachusetts
About
Great Barrington is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,104 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,976 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Great Barrington
| Population | 6,976 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01230 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 118.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1959,-73.3621 |
| Altitude | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:44:41 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 59 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Great Barrington is located at 42°11'45"N 73°21'43"W (42.1959200, -73.3620600).
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Official website of Great Barrington
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Great Barrington decreased by 1.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,104 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,033 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,053 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,009 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,942 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,905 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,908 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,864 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,904 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,945 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,976 | 0.44% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Great Barrington
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3River Walk
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4Fountain Pond State Park
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People born in Great Barrington (32)
People born in Great Barrington, including sociologist, historian, activist and writer W.E.B. Du Bois, politician Guy R. Pelton, Canadian heroine of the War of 1812 Laura Secord, .
More notable people
- Hamish Linklater (American actor) he was born in 07/07/1976
- Anson Jones (Texan politician (1798-1858)) he was born in 20/01/1798
- Charles A. Sumner (American politician (1835-1903)) he was born in 02/08/1835
- John Allen (American lawyer and politician (1763-1812)) he was born in 12/06/1763
- Alexander Saxton (American professor, historian, novelist) he was born in 16/07/1919
- Andrea Conte (First Lady of Tennessee) she was born in 13/02/1941
- May Edward Chinn (African-American physician) she was born in 15/04/1896
- Benjamin Downing (American politician) he was born in 11/09/1981
- Calvin Jones (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1775
- George C. Sibley (American explorer and politician) he was born in 01/04/1782
- Harvey Rexford Hitchcock (Protestant missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii from the United States) he was born in 13/03/1800
- James S. Parker (American politician) he was born in 03/06/1867
- Jim Garry (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 21/09/1869
- John Schroeder (professional golfer) he was born in 12/11/1945
- Marcus T. Reynolds (American architect) he was born in 20/08/1869
- Mark H. Sibley (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1796
- Rick Sullivan (American politician) he was born in 18/01/1959
- Russell Lynes (American art historian) he was born in 02/12/1910
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Great Barrington, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167792 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington (MA) | 01230-9702 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Great Barrington, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Great Barrington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington Post Office | Great Barrington (MA) | 01230 |
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 |
| 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
Great Barrington distances to largest Massachusetts cities