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 273 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 |
| Altitude : | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Capital city : | Pittsfield is capital of Berkshire County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1752 (273 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:57:47 (26th April 2025) |
| Density : | 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pittsfield is located at 42°27'0"N 73°14'43"W (42.4500800, -73.2453800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pittsfield
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 |
Other Places in Pittsfield
1 City of Pittsfield City Hall
70 Allen St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 ➦ Show Map
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2 Pittsfield City Clerk
70 Allen St UNIT 103, Pittsfield, MA 01201 ➦ Show Map
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3 US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
78 Center St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, United States ➦ Show Map
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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)
- 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
