Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Berkshire County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of 129,026.[1] The county seat and largest city is Pittsfield.[2]
Berkshire County, Massachusetts | |
Map | |
Location in the state of Massachusetts | |
Massachusetts's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | April 24, 1761 |
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Seat | Pittsfield |
Largest City | Pittsfield |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
946 sq mi (2,450 km²) 927 sq mi (2,401 km²) 20 sq mi (52 km²), 2.1% |
Population - (2020) - Density |
129,026 140/sq mi (54/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Named for: Berkshire, England |
Berkshire County, Massachusetts Media
The Berkshire Hills, part of the Appalachian Mountains, in winter
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Berkshire County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.