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Belchertown

Massachusetts · 2,355 residents · 5.031 sq mi
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Belchertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,428. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,355
−10%since 2000
from 2,626 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
468 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+41%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Belchertown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,428
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,724
+185%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+11%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+31%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,448)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(56)
Asian1.8%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,050)
Black6.7%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(29)
Other5%(118)
Diversity Score29.4%(692)
Diversity Score
29
+141%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 84.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

Belchertown, Massachusetts has about 2,355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Belchertown, Massachusetts earns about $77,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belchertown, Massachusetts expensive?

In Belchertown, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $346,900, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Belchertown, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

About 14.2% of people in Belchertown, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belchertown, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Belchertown, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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