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Hatfield

Massachusetts · 1,449 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Hatfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $459,900. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,449
+12%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
591 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+19%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Hatfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,972
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,437
+148%since 2000
from $23,145 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+5%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+46.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+4%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,268)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,267)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(92)
Diversity Score28.6%(414)
Diversity Score
29
+437%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

Hatfield, Massachusetts has about 1,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hatfield, Massachusetts earns about $110,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hatfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hatfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $459,900, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hatfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

About 6.1% of people in Hatfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hatfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Hatfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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