Belchertown, MA Demographics
A map of Belchertown's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,547 | 81.4% |
Hispanic | 241 | 7.7% |
Multiracial | 151 | 4.8% |
Asian | 110 | 3.5% |
Black | 61 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 0.6% |
Belchertown, Massachusetts had a population of 3,129 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 1.9% Black, 3.5% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belchertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is the 152nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Belchertown's White Population
2,547 residents of Belchertown identify as White, or 81.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Belchertown larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is ranked #152 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Belchertown is more White than neighboring Amherst Town (61.5% White). Belchertown is less White than neighboring Granby (88.1% White), Palmer Town (85.8% White), and Wilbraham (87.2% White).
Belchertown's Black Population
61 residents of Belchertown identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belchertown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is ranked #113 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Belchertown is more Black than neighboring Granby (0.9% Black), Wilbraham (1.5% Black), and Ware (1.7% Black). Belchertown is less Black than neighboring Amherst Town (5.7% Black).
Belchertown's Asian Population
110 residents of Belchertown identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belchertown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is ranked #69 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Belchertown is more Asian than neighboring Granby (1.7% Asian), Palmer Town (1.4% Asian), Wilbraham (2.1% Asian), and Ware (0.7% Asian). Belchertown is less Asian than neighboring Amherst Town (17.8% Asian).
Belchertown's Hispanic Population
241 residents of Belchertown identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belchertown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Belchertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Granby (5.2% Hispanic), Palmer Town (6.4% Hispanic), and Wilbraham (5.1% Hispanic). Belchertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Amherst Town (9.7% Hispanic), and Ware (9.9% Hispanic).
Belchertown's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Belchertown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belchertown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is ranked #176 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Belchertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granby (0.2% Native American/Other), Palmer Town (0.4% Native American/Other), and Wilbraham (0.4% Native American/Other). Belchertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Amherst Town (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ware (0.9% Native American/Other).
Belchertown's Multiracial Population
151 residents of Belchertown identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belchertown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belchertown is ranked #75 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Belchertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Granby (3.9% Multiracial), Palmer Town (4.2% Multiracial), Amherst Town (4.7% Multiracial), and Wilbraham (3.6% Multiracial). Belchertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Ware (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.