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Deerfield

Massachusetts · 479 residents · 1.837 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 142 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $246,600.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
−23%since 2019
from 621 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 338 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2019
from 40.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1774036298541K201020202024Deerfield
2024458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,385
+43%since 2019
from $25,384 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $231,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
36.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(372)
Black20.3%(126)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(59)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other9.7%(60)
Diversity Score72.7%(451)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(357)
Black4.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9%(43)
Asian2.3%(11)
Other16.4%(78)
Diversity Score60.2%(288)
Diversity Score
60
−17%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
−33%since 2019
from 13.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
29.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Foreign born
7.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

Deerfield, Massachusetts has about 479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Deerfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Deerfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $246,600.

How educated are people in Deerfield, Massachusetts?

About 69.3% 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 18.7% of people in Deerfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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