Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield: The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
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 274 years ago in 1751.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4501,-73.2454 |
| Altitude | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Capital city | Pittsfield is capital of Berkshire County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1752 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:59:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Pittsfield is located at 42°27'0"N 73°14'43"W (42.4500800, -73.2453800).
Pittsfield map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Pittsfield
1City of Pittsfield City Hall
70 Allen St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 View details
Phone: +14134495600 | Website available
2Pittsfield City Clerk
70 Allen St UNIT 103, Pittsfield, MA 01201 View details
Phone: +14134999361 | Website available
3US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
78 Center St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, United States View details
Phone: +14134431776
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pittsfield, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pittsfield, 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 |
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Pittsfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Post Office | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Pittsfield, Illinois township in Pike County, Illinois with a population of 4,165 people.
- Pittsfield, New Hampshire town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire with a population of 4,143 people.
- Pittsfield, Maine town in Somerset County, Maine, United States with a population of 4,003 people.
- Pittsfield, Wisconsin civil town in Brown County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,814 people.
- Pittsfield, Ohio township in Lorain County, Ohio with a population of 1,663 people.
- Pittsfield, Pennsylvania township in Warren County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,337 people.
- Pittsfield, New York town in Otsego County, New York with a population of 1,275 people.
- Pittsfield, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 551 people.
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