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Deerfield

Massachusetts · 458 residents · 1.837 sq mi
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Deerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 76% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
+4%since 2023
from 441 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 240 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1774036298541K201020202024Deerfield
2024458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,788
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,101
+35%since 2023
from $52,530 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−6%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
51.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(301)
Black5.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(36)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other17%(75)
Diversity Score61.9%(273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(331)
Black2.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(59)
Asian2.2%(10)
Other10.5%(48)
Diversity Score56.1%(257)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
+13%since 2023
from 7.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
58.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

Deerfield, Massachusetts has about 458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Deerfield, Massachusetts earns about $182,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Deerfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

About 13.6% of people in Deerfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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