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North Adams, MA is a vibrant city with a population of 13,024 and a population density of 626 people per square mile. This makes it one of the most densely populated cities in Massachusetts. The city has numerous local businesses, including Red Skye Brewing Co., Bright Ideas Brewery, and Dottie’s Coffee Lounge. Throughout the year, there are several outdoor activities that locals can enjoy such as hiking around Mount Greylock State Reservation, going kayaking on the Hoosic River, or exploring Natural Bridge State Park. North Adams also offers sports for both adults and children alike. Local teams include the Northern Berkshire YMCA Flag Football League and the North Adams Steeplecats baseball team. There are many other organizations to explore in North Adams such as MASS MoCA which hosts events throughout the year and the Harriman-West Airport which is the only public airport in Berkshire County.

The population in North Adams is 13,024. There are 640 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in North Adams is 44.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in North Adams is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in North Adams
- 38.1% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 19.5% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in North Adams

- 89.9% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleNorth Adams, MassachusettsUnited States
  13,024.0329,725,481.0
  50.0%50.5%
  50.0%49.5%
  44.238.4
 
  12,897.0326,569,308.0
  13,771.0309,327,143.0
  14,681.0285,036,114.0
  16,797.0251,960,433.0
  -13.2%15.6%
  -24.2%30.8%
 
  640.193.4
  20.3473531905.423
  0.267264836.791
 
  84.8%59.4%
  1.6%12.2%
  3.8%5.6%
  0.2%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  2.7%3.2%
  6.6%18.4%
 
  38.1%49.8%
  36.0%48.0%
  2.1%1.8%
  61.9%50.2%
  41.5%33.8%
  14.7%10.8%
  5.7%5.6%
 
  2.172.6
  5,540.0124,010,992.0
  2,950.080,755,759.0
  21.6%30.5%
  42.3%42.9%
  2,590.043,255,233.0
  21.8%15.8%
  14.2%10.8%
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I have lived in and around North Adams Ma (NAMA) my entire life. This small city is like the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. The city government has worked with local  More

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Over 15 years ago

"...There are about 0 students per teacher in North Adams." I was curious to read the updated student to teacher ratio... will this be updated? The classrooms are not  More

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