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Bellingham

Massachusetts · 5,325 residents · 5.392 sq mi
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Bellingham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,763. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $431,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,325
+18%since 2000
from 4,497 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
988 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+22%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Bellingham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,763
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,865
+102%since 2000
from $24,633 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+22%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,009
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+82%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,285)
Black1.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,663)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino6%(317)
Asian1.7%(90)
Other3.9%(206)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,516)
Diversity Score
28
+242%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

Bellingham, Massachusetts has about 5,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bellingham, Massachusetts earns about $96,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellingham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Bellingham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $431,200, and the typical rent is about $2,009 a month.

How educated are people in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bellingham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

About 1.8% of people in Bellingham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellingham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellingham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 790 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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