Belchertown, MA

Census Place

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2021 Population

2,557

15.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

11.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.55%

0.982% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$77,431

7.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$262,900

0.535% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Belchertown, MA had a population of 2.56k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $77,431. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Belchertown, MA declined from 3,037 to 2,557, a −15.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $71,809 to $77,431, a 7.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Belchertown, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Belchertown, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Belchertown, MA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Belchertown, MA was $262,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in Belchertown, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Belchertown, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Belchertown, MA is home to a population of 2.56k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.79% of Belchertown, MA residents were born outside of the country (148 people).

In 2021, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.4k people) in Belchertown, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116 White (Hispanic) and 40 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Belchertown, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Belchertown, MA was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Belchertown, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belchertown, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.4k ± 439
White (Hispanic)
116 ± 120
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
40 ± 61

4.54%

Hispanic Population

116 people

4.54% of the people in Belchertown, MA are hispanic (116 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Belchertown, MA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.79%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

148 people

2.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

90 people

As of 2021, 5.79% of Belchertown, MA residents (148 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Belchertown, MA was 2.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Belchertown, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
44 ± 46
Korea
14 ± 26
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 29

Belchertown, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Belchertown, MA employs 1.37k people. The largest industries in Belchertown, MA are Educational Services (434 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (166 people), and Manufacturing (154 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,158), Public Administration ($85,313), and Manufacturing ($68,333).

Employment

Occupations

1.37k

2021 Value

± 307

−14.2%

1 Year decline

± 34.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Belchertown, MA declined at a rate of −14.2%, from 1.59k employees to 1.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Belchertown, MA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (247 people), Management Occupations (202 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Belchertown, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.37k

2021 Value

± 307

−14.2%

1 Year decline

± 34.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Belchertown, MA declined at a rate of −14.2%, from 1.59k employees to 1.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belchertown, MA, are Educational Services (434 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (166 people), and Manufacturing (154 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belchertown, MA, though some of these residents may live in Belchertown, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,912

Median earning men ± $10,848

$50,114

Median earning women ± $6,007

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($85,313), Manufacturing ($67,569), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,556).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,853), Retail Trade ($45,882), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($22,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Belchertown, MA was $262,900 in 2021, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $261,500 to $262,900, a 0.535% increase. The homeownership rate in Belchertown, MA is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Belchertown, MA have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Belchertown, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$262,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,619

$765

Median Property Taxes

±$184

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Belchertown, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Belchertown, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.8%

Homeownership

2021

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.8% of the housing units in Belchertown, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Belchertown, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Belchertown, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,431

Median Household Income

± $14,993

1.18k

Number of Households

± 288

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.18k households in Belchertown, MA grew to $77,431 from the previous year's value of $71,809.

The following chart displays the households in Belchertown, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Belchertown, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (9.1%)

In 2021, 74.6% of workers in Belchertown, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Belchertown, MA have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.87% of the workforce in Belchertown, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Belchertown, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Belchertown, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Belchertown, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.55% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belchertown, MA (193 out of 2.56k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belchertown, MA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

99.1% of the population of Belchertown, MA has health coverage, with 69.7% on employee plans, 7.55% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 8.96% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hampshire County, MA see 728 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.552% increase from the previous year (724 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1312 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 100 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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728 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hampshire County, MA

Primary care physicians in Hampshire County, MA see an average of 728 patients per year. This represents a 0.552% increase from the previous year (724 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hampshire County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.899%

Uninsured

69.7%

Employer Coverage

7.55%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

8.96%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belchertown, MA grew by 30.1% from 0.691% to 0.899%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Belchertown, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.