Population

The New England states are some of the most densely populated throughout the country. You might expect any town throughout its states to have a relatively decent population. In fact, throughout the New England states, there are 236.9 people per square mile on average, which is much higher than the national average of 79.56 people per square mile. However, despite the fact that Massachusetts has the highest population of all the New England states, one of its towns has a population that is even less than the national average of people per square mile.

The median age of the U.S. was as high this past year as it has ever been. Back in the 1970s, that age was less than 30. Today, it's 38.2, which is up more than a full year from the past decade. So where are these cities throughout the country that have their populations aging ever so gracefully? It turns out that of the oldest throughout the United States is right here in the Berkshires.

The CDC has not officially done a report for 2022 yet, but do you know what the 8th leading cause of death was for Americans in 2021?

There are apparently five Timber Rattlesnake populations spread out into three areas of Massachusetts.

There are a number of factors and reasons why someone or a family will move from one community to another.  It could be for a better career opportunity, lifestyle, school, family, climate to name a few. While the reason for moving out of Pittsfield may variety, there are patterns that developed as to where former Pittsfield residents moved to after leaving Pittsfield. The...