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Petersham

Massachusetts · 225 residents · 1.234 sq mi
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Petersham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,771. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $290,700. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
225
−13%since 2019
from 259 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 210 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+11%since 2019
from 51.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
211238266294321201020202024Petersham
2024312
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,771
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,458 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,588
−9%since 2019
from $46,949 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $289,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,300 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
25.2% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+18%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(219)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−88%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
−10%since 2019
from 36.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Female
51.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersham, Massachusetts?

Petersham, Massachusetts has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Petersham, Massachusetts earns about $56,771 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 $290,700, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in Petersham, Massachusetts?

About 52.5% 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 4.8% of people in Petersham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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