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Hatfield

Massachusetts · 1,318 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Hatfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,700. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,318
+2%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
46.9
+10%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Hatfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.2%(56)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.2%(56)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(85)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.2%(82)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.4%(45)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348%(105)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414%(184)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.4%(242)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6416.9%(223)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.4%(111)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.3%(96)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.5%(33)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,804
+42%since 2000
from $23,145 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+10%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,279)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other2.1%(28)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.8%(25)
Ancestry
Polish29.5%(415)
Irish21.2%(298)
English17.2%(242)
French15.4%(217)
Italian11.7%(164)
German10%(141)
American4.5%(63)
Scottish4.3%(60)
Hungarian1.8%(25)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(15)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.9%(12)
Welsh0.9%(12)
Dutch0.8%(11)
Slovak0.8%(11)
Norwegian0.7%(10)
Canadian0.6%(9)
Czech0.6%(9)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+127%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(112)
Married69.9%(387)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.9%(55)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(219)
Married51.7%(410)
Widowed9.5%(75)
Divorced11.2%(89)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

Hatfield, Massachusetts has about 1,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hatfield, Massachusetts earns about $54,792 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 $349,700, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Hatfield, Massachusetts?

About 39.3% 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 2.6% 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 37 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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