Pittsfield, MA
Safe Democratic — shifted 7.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 129K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 84.8% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 5.9% |
▶Black / African American(11) | 2.6% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(9) | 0.8% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.4% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 29.9% | 70.0% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 9.7% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Black Protestant | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Orthodox Christian | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Non-religious | 57.3% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+39.7 |
| 2020 | Biden+47.1 |
| 2016 | Clinton+40.4 |
| 2012 | Obama+53.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+52.4 |
| 2004 | Kerry+47.4 |
| 2000 | Gore+37.2 |
| 1996 | Clinton+43.2 |
| 1992 | Clinton+32.7 |
Pittsfield, MA is a metro area that has a population of 129,430. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+39.7. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.6% | 28.8% | D+39.7 | R+7.4 |
| 2020 | 72.4% | 25.3% | D+47.1 | D+6.7 |
| 2016 | 65.7% | 25.3% | D+40.4 | R+13.3 |
| 2012 | 75.8% | 22.2% | D+53.7 | D+1.2 |
| 2008 | 74.9% | 22.5% | D+52.4 | D+5.1 |
| 2004 | 73.1% | 25.7% | D+47.4 | D+10.1 |
| 2000 | 63.9% | 26.6% | D+37.2 | R+6.0 |
| 1996 | 64.7% | 21.5% | D+43.2 | D+10.6 |
| 1992 | 54.4% | 21.7% | D+32.7 | D+10.3 |
| 1988 | 60.8% | 38.4% | D+22.4 | D+28.6 |
| 1984 | 46.6% | 52.9% | R+6.2 | R+9.7 |
| 1980 | 43.3% | 39.8% | D+3.5 | R+13.7 |
| 1976 | 57.1% | 39.9% | D+17.2 | D+9.7 |
| 1972 | 53.4% | 45.8% | D+7.6 | R+16.4 |
| 1968 | 59.7% | 35.8% | D+23.9 | R+28.4 |
| 1964 | 75.9% | 23.6% | D+52.4 | D+32.2 |
| 1960 | 59.9% | 39.8% | D+20.1 | D+44.0 |
| 1956 | 37.9% | 61.7% | R+23.9 | R+11.3 |
| 1952 | 43.5% | 56.1% | R+12.6 | R+18.0 |
| 1948 | 51.7% | 46.4% | D+5.4 | — |
What defines Pittsfield, MA?
Pittsfield, MA voted overwhelmingly Democratic in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
Constituent Counties
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Counties in Pittsfield, MA
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | 129K | D+39.7 | 47,094 | 19,805 | 68,674 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 39.7% margin
- Swung 7.4 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Pittsfield, MA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 84.8% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.4% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(11) | 2.6% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.9% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(9) | 0.8% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +57.6pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.9% | 70.0% | — | — | |
| 4.8% | 11.3% | — | — | |
| 4.1% | 9.7% | — | — | |
| 3.4% | 7.9% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.4% | 0.9% | — | — |
| 0.3% | 0.7% | — | — | |
| 0.1% | 0.3% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 57.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Pittsfield, MA metro area? 129,430 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 7pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+8 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Pittsfield, MA
How competitive is Pittsfield, MA?
Do voters in Pittsfield, MA split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+47.1 | D+48.3 | 1.2pp |