County record · fips 25003 · Massachusetts
BerkshireMA
Democratic ×10 since 1988all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Massachusetts and national vote
2024 result
D+40.8
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+0.1
this countyMassachusettsnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | +44.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -43.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +37.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +32.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1988 | +28.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
129,430
College (BA+)
40%
Median income
$76,013
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Litchfield, CT · Franklin, MA · Hampden, MA · Hampshire, MA · Columbia, NY · Dutchess, NY · Rensselaer, NY · Bennington, VT