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Bellingham

Massachusetts · 4,854 residents · 5.392 sq mi
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Bellingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $282,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,854
+8%since 2000
from 4,497 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
900 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Bellingham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,875
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,664
+33%since 2000
from $24,633 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,445)
Black1.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(154)
Asian2.6%(125)
Other1.5%(71)
Diversity Score19.6%(951)
Diversity Score
20
+136%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

Bellingham, Massachusetts has about 4,854 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bellingham, Massachusetts earns about $74,875 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 $282,100, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Bellingham, Massachusetts?

About 38.3% 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 5.5% 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 319 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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