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South Deerfield

Massachusetts · 1,930 residents · 3.154 sq mi
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South Deerfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $347,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,930
+3%since 2000
from 1,868 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
612 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+18%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Deerfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,594
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,232
+83%since 2000
from $24,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+22%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,782)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(42)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,705)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(98)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other2.7%(53)
Diversity Score23%(444)
Diversity Score
23
+173%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Deerfield, Massachusetts?

South Deerfield, Massachusetts has about 1,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Deerfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in South Deerfield, Massachusetts earns about $78,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Deerfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Deerfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $347,400, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in South Deerfield, Massachusetts?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Deerfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Deerfield, Massachusetts?

About 3.9% of people in South Deerfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Deerfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Deerfield, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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