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Deerfield

Massachusetts · 643 residents · 1.837 sq mi
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Deerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,833. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 391 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
+155%vs 2011
vs 252 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
+155%vs 2011
vs 137 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
−15%vs 2011
vs 49.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1774036298541K201020202024Deerfield
2024458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,833
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,273
−20%vs 2011
vs $39,291 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.332 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $169,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Median gross rent
$804
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−22.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(565)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(28)
Asian2.5%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(134)
Diversity Score
21
+208%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 14.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
48.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
40.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Female
56.1%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

Deerfield, Massachusetts has about 643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Deerfield, Massachusetts earns about $68,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deerfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Deerfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

About 51.3% 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 7.0% of people in Deerfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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