Belchertown, MA

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Belchertown Overview

2,648
TOTAL POPULATION
1,255
MALE POPULATION
1,393
FEMALE POPULATION
90.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,609
PER CAPITA INCOME
$121,538
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,284
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,444
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Belchertown Zip Codes

Belchertown Area Codes

Race in Belchertown

The most populous races in Belchertown are White / Caucasian (2,489 | 94.0%), Hispanic or Latino (119 | 4.5%), and Black / African American (69 | 2.6%).
Race in Belchertown
Race# Population% Population
Asian441.7%
Black / African American692.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1194.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,48994.0%
Two or more Races461.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,648100.0%

Ancestry in Belchertown

The most populous ancestries reported in Belchertown are Irish (472 | 17.8%), Polish (393 | 14.8%), French Canadian (318 | 12.0%), Italian (316 | 11.9%), and English (223 | 8.4%), together accounting for 65.0% of all Belchertown residents.
Ancestry in Belchertown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1756.6%
Arab321.2%
Austrian461.7%
British120.4%
Burmese441.7%
Canadian170.6%
Central American281.1%
Dutch210.8%
English2238.4%
European632.4%
Finnish190.7%
French2027.6%
French Canadian31812.0%
German2107.9%
Greek391.5%
Irish47217.8%
Iroquois271.0%
Italian31611.9%
Lebanese321.2%
Maltese722.7%
Mexican160.6%
Native Hawaiian150.6%
Norwegian220.8%
Polish39314.8%
Portuguese532.0%
Russian291.1%
Salvadoran281.1%
Scotch-Irish461.7%
Scottish823.1%
Slovene200.8%
South American752.8%
Swedish200.8%
Turkish130.5%
Venezuelan752.8%
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Immigrants in Belchertown

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Belchertown came from Latin America (91 | 3.4%), South America (75 | 2.8%), Venezuela (75 | 2.8%), Asia (44 | 1.7%), and Eastern Asia (44 | 1.7%), together accounting for 12.4% of all Belchertown residents.
Immigrants in Belchertown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia441.7%
Canada361.4%
Central America160.6%
Eastern Asia441.7%
El Salvador160.6%
Korea441.7%
Latin America913.4%
South America752.8%
Venezuela752.8%
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Sex and Age in Belchertown

Sex and Age in Belchertown

The most populous age groups in Belchertown are 60 to 64 Years (218 | 17.4%) for men and 85 Years and over (191 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Belchertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (4.9%)74 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years105 (8.4%)36 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years43 (3.4%)55 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years42 (3.4%)14 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years103 (8.2%)84 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years45 (3.6%)109 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years73 (5.8%)75 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years73 (5.8%)113 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years58 (4.6%)101 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years114 (9.1%)83 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years37 (2.9%)35 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years73 (5.8%)115 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years218 (17.4%)67 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years53 (4.2%)93 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years79 (6.3%)111 (8.0%)
75 to 79 Years51 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years17 (1.3%)37 (2.7%)
85 Years and over9 (0.7%)191 (13.7%)
Total1,255 (100.0%)1,393 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Belchertown

Median Family Size in Belchertown

The median family size in Belchertown is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (406 | 75.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (18 | 3.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Belchertown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple406 (75.5%)3.04
Single Male/Father18 (3.4%)1.78
Single Female/Mother114 (21.2%)2.47
Total Families538 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Belchertown

The median household size in Belchertown is 1.94 persons per household, with married-couple households (406 | 29.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (824 | 60.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Belchertown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple406 (29.8%)3.04
Single Male/Father18 (1.3%)1.78
Single Female/Mother114 (8.4%)2.96
Non-family824 (60.5%)1.26
Total Households1,362 (100.0%)1.94

Household Size by Marriage Status in Belchertown

Out of a total of 1,362 households in Belchertown, 538 (39.5%) are family households, while 824 (60.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 202, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 631.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Belchertown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-631 (46.3%)
2-Person Households202 (14.8%)193 (14.2%)
3-Person Households110 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households163 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households58 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total538 (39.5%)824 (60.5%)

Female Fertility in Belchertown

Fertility by Age in Belchertown

Average fertility rate in Belchertown is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Belchertown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years28 (100.0%)94.0
Total28 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belchertown

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belchertown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Belchertown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Belchertown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (57.1%)130.0
Graduate Degree12 (42.9%)70.0
Total28 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belchertown

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belchertown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Belchertown

Income Overview in Belchertown

Per Capita Income in Belchertown is $55,609, while median incomes of families and households are $121,538 and $75,284 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,648$55,609
Median Family Income538$121,538
Mean Family Income538$186,162
Median Household Income1,362$75,284
Mean Household Income1,362$108,335
Income Deficit538$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,6482.46%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,64897.54¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6480.53

Earnings by Sex in Belchertown

Average Earnings in Belchertown are $52,951, $52,192 for men and $53,507 for women, a difference of 2.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Belchertown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male740 (49.5%)$52,192
Female754 (50.5%)$53,507
Total1,494 (100.0%)$52,951

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belchertown

The most common earnings brackets in Belchertown are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (130 | 17.6%) and $100,000+ for women (173 | 22.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belchertown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99941 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)20 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99937 (5.0%)19 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)24 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)17 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)28 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49949 (6.6%)13 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)23 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)84 (11.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99935 (4.7%)51 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (5.0%)11 (1.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99944 (5.9%)12 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999130 (17.6%)84 (11.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99988 (11.9%)66 (8.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999124 (16.8%)36 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (8.1%)59 (7.8%)
$100,000+82 (11.1%)173 (22.9%)
Total740 (100.0%)754 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belchertown

Average earnings in Belchertown are $62,909 for men and $54,965 for women, a difference of 12.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,075, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $51,797. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,294, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,882.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belchertown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$51,797$30,882
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$69,075$80,294
Total$62,909$54,965

Family Income in Belchertown

Family Income Brackets in Belchertown

According to the Belchertown family income data, there are 149 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Belchertown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000183.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999376.9%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99930.6%
$75,000 to $99,99914527.0%
$100,000 to $149,9999718.0%
$150,000 to $199,99914927.7%
$200,000+8916.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belchertown

4-person families (111 | 20.6%) account for the highest median family income in Belchertown with $154,511 per family, while 2-person families (202 | 37.6%) have the highest median income of $66,607 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belchertown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families202 (37.6%)$133,214
3-Person Families165 (30.7%)$88,209
4-Person Families111 (20.6%)$154,511
5-Person Families55 (10.2%)$109,141
6-Person Families5 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total538 (100.0%)$121,538

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belchertown

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belchertown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners46 (8.6%)$0
1 Earner199 (37.0%)$86,659
2 Earners217 (40.3%)$154,583
3+ Earners76 (14.1%)$153,547
Total538 (100.0%)$121,538

Household Income in Belchertown

Household Income Brackets in Belchertown

With 237 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Belchertown, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 25 households (1.8%) fall into the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Belchertown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000564.1%
$10,000 to $14,99914710.8%
$15,000 to $24,999876.4%
$25,000 to $34,99916812.3%
$35,000 to $49,999251.8%
$50,000 to $74,99918913.9%
$75,000 to $99,99921916.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914710.8%
$150,000 to $199,99923717.4%
$200,000+896.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Belchertown

The median household income in Belchertown is $75,284, with the highest median household income of $113,813 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 331 households (24.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 51 households (3.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Belchertown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years51 (3.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years331 (24.3%)$113,813
45 to 64 Years482 (35.4%)$106,029
65+ Years498 (36.6%)$30,865
Total1,362 (100.0%)$75,284

Poverty in Belchertown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belchertown

With 10.8% poverty level for males and 9.3% for females among the residents of Belchertown, 55 to 64 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 100 males (34.4%) and 67 females (32.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belchertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (0.9%)24 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Years2 (1.7%)19 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years100 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.1%)67 (32.8%)
75 Years and over19 (24.7%)19 (8.3%)
Total136 (10.8%)129 (9.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belchertown

According to the poverty statistics in Belchertown, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belchertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years116 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years32 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
15 Years24 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years116 (99.2%)60 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years116 (98.3%)165 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years130 (99.2%)214 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years150 (99.3%)118 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years191 (65.6%)182 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years120 (90.9%)137 (67.2%)
75 Years and over58 (75.3%)209 (91.7%)
Total1,119 (89.2%)1,264 (90.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belchertown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belchertown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belchertown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belchertown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belchertown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belchertown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)18 (42.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (13.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Belchertown

Employment by Class of Employer in Belchertown

Among the 1,415 employed individuals in Belchertown, private company employees (883 | 62.4%), not-for-profit organizations (204 | 14.4%), and local government employees (109 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Belchertown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees88362.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)322.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)906.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations20414.4%
Local Government Employees1097.7%
State Government Employees815.7%
Federal Government Employees161.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,415100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Belchertown

According to the labor force statistics for Belchertown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,235), 64.6% or 1,444 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 13 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.5% or 186 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 92.9% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Belchertown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14 (77.8%)13 (92.9%)
20 to 24 Years186 (99.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years119 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years125 (84.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years304 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years252 (93.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years156 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years200 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years70 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,444 (64.6%)13 (0.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belchertown

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belchertown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma156 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree323 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher664 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,156 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Belchertown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belchertown are Community & Social Service (238 | 16.6%), Education Instruction & Library (218 | 15.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (181 | 12.7%), Management (170 | 11.9%), and Health Technologists (152 | 10.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Belchertown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belchertown, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Belchertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management54 (31.8%)116 (68.2%)
Business & Financial17 (33.3%)34 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 99 (41.6%)139 (58.4%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library82 (37.6%)136 (62.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)181 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)152 (100.0%)
Total (Category)219 (31.8%)470 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)727 (50.8%)703 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Belchertown are Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (34 | 2.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (34 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (31 | 2.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (31 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Belchertown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Belchertown, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Belchertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Security & Protection31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)68 (50.0%)68 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)727 (50.8%)703 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Belchertown are Office & Administration (272 | 19.0%), and Sales & Related (196 | 13.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Belchertown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Belchertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related175 (89.3%)21 (10.7%)
Office & Administration128 (47.1%)144 (52.9%)
Total (Category)303 (64.7%)165 (35.3%)
Total (Overall)727 (50.8%)703 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Belchertown are Construction & Extraction (19 | 1.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Belchertown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Belchertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)727 (50.8%)703 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Belchertown are Production (78 | 5.4%), and Material Moving (23 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Belchertown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Belchertown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)727 (50.8%)703 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Belchertown

Employment Industries in Belchertown

The major employment industries in Belchertown include Educational Services (371 | 25.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (267 | 18.7%), Manufacturing (101 | 7.1%), Construction (94 | 6.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (84 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Belchertown

Employment Industries by Sex in Belchertown

The Belchertown industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Belchertown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing90 (89.1%)11 (10.9%)
Wholesale Trade75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade51 (80.9%)12 (19.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (12.2%)36 (87.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific20 (48.8%)21 (51.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services107 (28.8%)264 (71.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (6.4%)250 (93.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Public Administration49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (50.8%)703 (49.2%)

Education in Belchertown

School Enrollment in Belchertown

The most common levels of schooling among the 461 students in Belchertown are elementary school (112 | 24.3%), college / undergraduate (103 | 22.3%), and middle school (94 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Belchertown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6213.5%
Kindergarten194.1%
Elementary School11224.3%
Middle School9420.4%
High School439.3%
College / Undergraduate10322.3%
Graduate / Professional286.1%
Total461100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belchertown

Out of a total of 461 students who are enrolled in schools in Belchertown, 154 (33.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 307 (66.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 98 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belchertown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old127 (90.1%)14 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (27.6%)63 (72.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (34.9%)28 (65.1%)
35 Years and over1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total307 (66.6%)154 (33.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belchertown

Science & technology (172 | 20.0%), business (150 | 17.4%), arts & humanities (90 | 10.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (89 | 10.3%), and visual & performing arts (79 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 860 individuals in Belchertown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belchertown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics414.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8910.3%
Physical & Health Sciences151.7%
Psychology172.0%
Social Sciences475.5%
Engineering465.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology17220.0%
Business15017.4%
Education515.9%
Literature & Languages273.1%
Liberal Arts & History333.8%
Visual & Performing Arts799.2%
Communications30.4%
Arts & Humanities9010.5%
Total860100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Belchertown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belchertown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Belchertown are males with 2 vehicles (400, accounting for 55.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (422, making up 57.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belchertown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle37 (5.1%)33 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle106 (14.6%)57 (8.3%)
2 Vehicles400 (55.2%)422 (61.1%)
3 Vehicles165 (22.8%)139 (20.1%)
4 Vehicles16 (2.2%)40 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total724 (100.0%)691 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Belchertown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Belchertown are 15 to 19 minutes (227 commuters, 18.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (207 commuters, 17.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (157 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Belchertown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14712.2%
5 to 9 Minutes15713.1%
10 to 14 Minutes252.1%
15 to 19 Minutes22718.9%
20 to 24 Minutes20717.2%
25 to 29 Minutes857.1%
30 to 34 Minutes887.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1169.6%
40 to 44 Minutes413.4%
45 to 59 Minutes201.7%
60 to 89 Minutes393.2%
90 or more Minutes514.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Belchertown

The most common commute times in Belchertown are 20 to 24 minutes (139 commuters, 22.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (130 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Belchertown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (2.7%)130 (22.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes88 (14.1%)69 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes109 (17.5%)118 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes139 (22.3%)68 (11.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (3.7%)62 (10.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes60 (9.6%)28 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes67 (10.7%)49 (8.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes41 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (0.3%)18 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes39 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes38 (6.1%)13 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belchertown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Belchertown are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (139, 22.3%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (127, 21.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belchertown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM103 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM27 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM99 (15.9%)82 (14.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM48 (7.7%)34 (5.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM139 (22.3%)29 (5.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM61 (9.8%)83 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM29 (4.6%)110 (19.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16 (2.6%)127 (21.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM45 (7.2%)52 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (3.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM56 (9.0%)20 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)23 (4.0%)
Total623 (100.0%)580 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Belchertown

Occupancy by Ownership in Belchertown

Of the total 1,362 dwellings in Belchertown, owner-occupied units account for 880 (64.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 482 (35.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Belchertown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units88064.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units48235.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,362100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Belchertown

Occupancy by Household Size in Belchertown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household63146.3%
2-Person Household39529.0%
3-Person Household1108.1%
4+ Person Household22616.6%
Total Housing Units1,362100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belchertown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belchertown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household232 (36.8%)399 (63.2%)
2-Person Household312 (79.0%)83 (21.0%)
3-Person Household110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units880 (64.6%)482 (35.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belchertown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belchertown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School35 (64.8%)19 (35.2%)
High School Diploma153 (38.4%)246 (61.7%)
College/Associate Degree284 (60.6%)185 (39.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher408 (92.7%)32 (7.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belchertown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belchertown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17813.1%
35 to 44 Years20415.0%
45 to 54 Years13910.2%
55 to 64 Years34325.2%
65 to 74 Years25418.6%
75 to 84 Years856.2%
85 Years and Over15911.7%
Total1,362100.0%

Housing Finances in Belchertown

Median Income by Occupancy in Belchertown

Median Income by Occupancy in Belchertown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied880 (64.6%)$106,912
Renter-Occupied482 (35.4%)$30,385
Average1,362 (100.0%)$75,284

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belchertown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belchertown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (2.1%)19 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)19 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)147 (30.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99938 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (1.5%)36 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (4.2%)130 (27.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)24 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999141 (16.0%)48 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999180 (20.4%)39 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999127 (14.4%)20 (4.2%)
$150,000 or more326 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (100.0%)482 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belchertown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belchertown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)68 (14.1%)
$300 to $49935 (4.0%)33 (6.9%)
$500 to $79970 (8.0%)55 (11.4%)
$800 to $99996 (10.9%)72 (14.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499233 (26.5%)223 (46.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999161 (18.3%)19 (3.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499163 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99952 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more70 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (100.0%)482 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Belchertown

Housing Structures in Belchertown

Housing Structures in Belchertown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached77757.1%
Single Unit, Attached372.7%
2 Unit Apartments836.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1339.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19114.0%
10 or more Apartments14110.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,362100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belchertown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belchertown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached765 (98.5%)12 (1.5%)
Single Unit, Attached37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments63 (75.9%)20 (24.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15 (11.3%)118 (88.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)191 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)141 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (64.6%)482 (35.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belchertown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belchertown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)111 (23.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms16 (1.8%)134 (27.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms253 (28.7%)205 (42.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms445 (50.6%)32 (6.6%)
8 or more Rooms166 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (100.0%)482 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belchertown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belchertown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas68 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas318 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity40 (4.5%)368 (76.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene347 (39.4%)95 (19.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels107 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)19 (3.9%)
Total880 (100.0%)482 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Belchertown

Household Vehicle Usage in Belchertown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle50 (5.7%)239 (49.6%)
1 Vehicle236 (26.8%)160 (33.2%)
2 Vehicles416 (47.3%)83 (17.2%)
3 or more Vehicles178 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (100.0%)482 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Belchertown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Belchertown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units313567
Median Property Value$305,900$304,600
Median Household Income$75,525$283
Monthly Housing Costs$969$70
Real Estate Taxes$4,380$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belchertown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belchertown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00017 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99918 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999114 (36.4%)276 (48.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999164 (52.4%)253 (44.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)38 (6.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belchertown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belchertown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00018 (5.8%)36 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99951 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)17 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (36.7%)88 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (4.2%)65 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more43 (13.7%)114 (20.1%)
Total313 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belchertown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belchertown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x37 (11.8%)149,926 (26,442.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x39 (12.5%)241 (42.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x113 (36.1%)149 (26.3%)
4.0x or more106 (33.9%)148 (26.1%)
Total313 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belchertown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belchertown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499296 (94.6%)38 (6.7%)
Total313 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Belchertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belchertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belchertown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years234 (89.0%)29 (11.0%)
26 to 34 Years239 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years345 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years473 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,619 (98.9%)29 (1.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belchertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belchertown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen234 (89.0%)29 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belchertown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belchertown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999206 (87.7%)29 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999454 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belchertown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belchertown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)150 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years29 (10.8%)239 (89.2%)
19 to 25 Years22 (8.4%)212 (80.6%)
25 to 34 Years55 (23.0%)184 (77.0%)
35 to 44 Years18 (5.2%)327 (94.8%)
45 to 54 Years1 (0.4%)268 (99.6%)
55 to 64 Years100 (21.1%)373 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years304 (90.5%)171 (50.9%)
75 Years and over305 (100.0%)257 (84.3%)
Total834 (31.5%)2,181 (82.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belchertown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belchertown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)43 (40.9%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.1%)79 (38.7%)
75 Years and over26 (33.8%)212 (93.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Belchertown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Belchertown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years37 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (33.8%)32 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Belchertown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Belchertown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)28 (26.7%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.1%)46 (22.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)43 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Belchertown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)79 (38.7%)
75 Years and over9 (11.7%)212 (93.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Belchertown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (13.3%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (11.7%)37 (16.2%)

Technology Access in Belchertown

Computing Device Access in Belchertown

Computing Device Access in Belchertown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop98272.1%
Smartphone1,14383.9%
Tablet78157.3%
No Computing Device1077.9%
Total1,362100.0%

Internet Access in Belchertown

Internet Access in Belchertown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,07779.1%
Cellular Data Only14710.8%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet886.5%
Total1,362100.0%

Belchertown Summary

Belchertown, Massachusetts is a small town located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. It is situated in the foothills of the Berkshires, and is bordered by the towns of Amherst, Granby, and Ware. The town was first settled in 1731 and was officially incorporated in 1761. Belchertown is home to approximately 14,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and small-town atmosphere.

Geography

Belchertown is located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, in the foothills of the Berkshires. The town is bordered by the towns of Amherst, Granby, and Ware. Belchertown is situated on the banks of the Quabbin Reservoir, which is the largest body of water in Massachusetts. The town is also home to several smaller bodies of water, including the Swift River, the Ware River, and the Quaboag River. The town is located in the Connecticut River Valley, and is approximately 25 miles north of Springfield and 90 miles west of Boston.
The town of Belchertown is made up of several distinct neighborhoods, including Belchertown Center, East Belchertown, North Belchertown, and South Belchertown. The town is also home to several small villages, including Amherstdale, Belchertown Common, and Belchertown Heights.

History

Belchertown was first settled in 1731 by settlers from Connecticut. The town was officially incorporated in 1761, and was named after Governor Jonathan Belcher. Belchertown was primarily an agricultural community, and was known for its dairy farms and apple orchards. The town was also home to several small industries, including a paper mill, a grist mill, and a saw mill.
In the late 19th century, Belchertown became a popular summer resort destination. The town was home to several large hotels, and was known for its picturesque scenery and outdoor activities.

Economy

Belchertown is primarily a residential community, and the town’s economy is largely based on the service industry. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The town is also home to several large employers, including the Belchertown Public Schools, the Belchertown Fire Department, and the Belchertown Police Department.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Belchertown had a population of 14,649. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
Belchertown is a predominantly white town, with a median household income of $63,917. The town has a median age of 41.7 years, and a poverty rate of 8.3%. The town is home to several educational institutions, including the Belchertown Public Schools, the Belchertown High School, and the Belchertown Community College.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Belchertown?
Total Population of Belchertown is 2,648.
What is the Total Male Population of Belchertown?
Total Male Population of Belchertown is 1,255.
What is the Total Female Population of Belchertown?
Total Female Population of Belchertown is 1,393.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Belchertown?
There are 90.09 Males per 100 Females in Belchertown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Belchertown?
There are 111.00 Females per 100 Males in Belchertown.
What is the Median Population Age in Belchertown?
Median Population Age in Belchertown is 48.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Belchertown
Average Family Size in Belchertown is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Belchertown
Average Household Size in Belchertown is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Belchertown?
Per Capita income in Belchertown is $55,609.
What is the Median Family Income in Belchertown?
Median Family Income in Belchertown is $121,538.
What is the Median Household income in Belchertown?
Median Household Income in Belchertown is $75,284.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Belchertown?
Income or Wage Gap in Belchertown is 2.5%.
Women in Belchertown earn 97.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Belchertown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Belchertown is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Belchertown?
There are 1,444 People in the Labor Forcein in Belchertown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Belchertown?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Belchertown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Belchertown?
Unemployment Rate in Belchertown is 0.9%.