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Petersham

Massachusetts · 243 residents · 1.234 sq mi
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Petersham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2011, a loss of 68 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $275,000. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−22%vs 2011
vs 311 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−22%vs 2011
vs 252 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+5%vs 2011
vs 47.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
211238266294321201020202024Petersham
2024312
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,200
+14%vs 2011
vs $26,485 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.429 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $301,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,167 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−36.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+2%vs 2011
vs 6.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian9%(28)
Other2.9%(9)
Diversity Score29%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other3.8%(9)
Diversity Score10.8%(26)
Diversity Score
11
−63%vs 2011
vs 29 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.3%
+14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
56.4%
+15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 35.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.5%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% 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
3.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.6%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.6%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
Female
57.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
Foreign born
9.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersham, Massachusetts?

Petersham, Massachusetts has about 243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Petersham, Massachusetts earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Petersham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Petersham, Massachusetts?

About 73.3% of adults age 25 and over in Petersham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersham, Massachusetts?

About 8.1% of people in Petersham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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