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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellingham

Massachusetts · 4,497 residents · 5.392 sq mi
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Bellingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $157,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,497
−1%since 1990
from 4,535 in 1990
1990 – 2024
834 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 841 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+16%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Bellingham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,167
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,367 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,633
+64%since 1990
from $15,043 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$157,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$679
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $561 in 1990
US average: $602
82.7%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
17.3% rent
2.4
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,442)
Black1.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(102)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score10.2%(463)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,285)
Black1.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.8%(34)
Diversity Score8.3%(374)
8
−19%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

Bellingham, Massachusetts has about 4,497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bellingham, Massachusetts earns about $64,167 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 $157,200, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

About 19.5% 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 2.6% of people in Bellingham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellingham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellingham, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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