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Belchertown

Massachusetts · 3,129 residents · 5.031 sq mi
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Belchertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,809. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,129
+19%since 2000
from 2,626 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
43.1
+25%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Belchertown
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(186)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(188)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(184)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(190)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(156)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(361)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(369)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(406)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(468)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(353)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(185)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(83)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,809
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,500
+87%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−23%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,547)
Black1.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(241)
Asian3.5%(110)
Other1.3%(40)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(84)
Venezuelan2.2%(66)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(6)
Ancestry
Irish19.8%(602)
Polish16.1%(490)
French15.9%(484)
English12%(363)
French Canadian10.6%(323)
Italian9.4%(286)
German4.3%(132)
American4.2%(129)
Austrian1.7%(51)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(51)
Turkish1.7%(51)
Lebanese1.5%(45)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.4%(41)
Portuguese1.3%(39)
Greek1.1%(34)
Swedish0.6%(19)
Dutch0.6%(17)
Slovene0.6%(17)
Finnish0.5%(14)
Norwegian0.4%(13)
Scottish0.4%(13)
Welsh0.4%(13)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.5%(353)
Married39.4%(344)
Widowed5.7%(50)
Divorced14.3%(125)
Women 15+
Never married29.7%(339)
Married34.6%(394)
Widowed23.2%(265)
Divorced12.5%(142)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

Belchertown, Massachusetts has about 3,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Belchertown, Massachusetts earns about $71,809 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 $261,500, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Belchertown, Massachusetts?

About 35.1% 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 7.5% 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 839 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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