North Adams, Massachusetts
North Adams: city in Massachusetts, United States
About
North Adams is a city located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,708 and a population density of 257 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,737 inhabitants.
The city was created 281 years ago in 1744.
Quick Facts about North Adams
| Population | 12,737 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01247 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 53.39 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7009,-73.1087 |
| Altitude | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1745 (281 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:46:24 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
North Adams is located at 42°42'3"N 73°6'31"W (42.7009200, -73.1087100). It has 2 neighbors: Williamstown and Adams.
North Adams map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of North Adams decreased by 7.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,708 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,632 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,623 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,469 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,391 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,185 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,082 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,969 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,842 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,730 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,737 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in North Adams
1North Adams City Hall
10 Main St, North Adams, MA 01247 View details
Phone: +14136623000 | Website available
2North Adams Mayor's Office
10 W Main St # 200, North Adams, MA 01247 View details
Phone: +14136623000 | Website available
People born in North Adams (50)
People born in North Adams, including Major League Baseball pitcher Jack Chesbro, television, stage, and film actor Van Hansis, physicist Curtis Callan, .
More notable people
- Will Durant (American historian, philosopher and writer) he was born in 05/11/1885
- Jane Swift (politician in Massachusetts, US) she was born in 24/02/1965
- Frank Vincent (American actor (1937-2017)) he was born in 15/04/1937
- John Henry Schwarz (American theoretical physicist) he was born in 22/11/1941
- Oswald Tower (American basketball player) he was born in 23/11/1883
- Charles Albert Browne (American chemist and agrarian historian) he was born in 12/08/1870
- Martin Melcher (American film producer) he was born in 01/08/1915
- Paul Farmer (American anthropologist) he was born in 26/10/1959
- Peter Laird (US comic book artist and writer) he was born in 27/01/1954
- Hiram Sibley (American industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist; co-founder and President of Western Union) he was born in 06/02/1807
- Paul Park (American writer) he was born in 01/10/1954
- Tom Sutton (American comic artist) he was born in 15/04/1937
- Charles Albert Levine (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1897
- Allan Rockwell McCann (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 20/09/1896
- Amy Lee (American saxophonist, composer and arranger) she was born in 01/01/1963
- Andrew J. Waterman (American politician) he was born in 28/06/1825
- Bruce Russett (American academic) he was born in 26/01/1935
- Francis Millard (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 31/05/1914
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to North Adams, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167288 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams (MA) | 01247-4100 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to North Adams, 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 |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to North Adams.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Adam Post Office | North Adams (MA) | 01247 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- North Adams, Michigan human settlement in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 461 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. |
| 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
North Adams distances to largest Massachusetts cities