North Adams, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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North Adams, Massachusetts Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,897
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
14.2%
Median Home
$149,300
Median Income
$49,123
Median Rent
$782
North Adams SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
7
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8.5
North Adams, MA Crime Report
393Total Crimes
3,114.1Total Crimes / 100k People
32.74%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
North Adams / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 393 | 3,114.1 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 86 | 681.5 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 63.4 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 70 | 554.7 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 307 | 2,432.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 69 | 546.8 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 230 | 1,822.5 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 63.4 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
North Adams, MA Cost Of Living
99North Adams's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | North Adams | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 132 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 116 | 100 | |
North Adams, MA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Rankings for North Adams in Massachusetts
Map Of North Adams, MA
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Population over time in North Adams
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,897 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 13,089 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 13,211 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 13,326 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 13,459 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 13,563 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 13,657 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 13,725 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 13,763 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 13,851 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in North Adams
| Race | North Adams | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in North Adams
| Gender | North Adams | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in North Adams for adults over 25
| Education | North Adams | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For North Adams, Massachusetts
| Income | North Adams | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
