Belchertown, MA Demographics

A map of Belchertown's Population by Race

Belchertown, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,355, a large decrease from the 3,129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 6.7% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belchertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belchertown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belchertown, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belchertown is ranked the 173rd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. 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 was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belchertown's White Population

2,050 residents of Belchertown, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belchertown is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Belchertown ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belchertown's White population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Belchertown's population has increased from 81.4% to 87.0%.

Belchertown is more White than neighboring Palmer Town (83.9% White), Amherst Town (65.4% White), and Wilbraham (83.4% White). Belchertown is less White than neighboring Granby (97.6% White), and Ware (87.8% White).

Belchertown's Black Population

158 residents of Belchertown, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belchertown is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Belchertown ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belchertown's Black population has grown by an estimated 159.0%. Black residents' share of Belchertown's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.7%.

Belchertown is more Black than neighboring Granby (0% Black), Palmer Town (3.7% Black), Amherst Town (4.7% Black), Wilbraham (1.9% Black), and Ware (5.7% Black).

Belchertown's Asian Population

29 residents of Belchertown, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belchertown is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Belchertown ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belchertown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.6%. Asian residents' share of Belchertown's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.2%.

Belchertown is more Asian than neighboring Granby (0% Asian), Palmer Town (0% Asian), and Ware (0.3% Asian). Belchertown is less Asian than neighboring Amherst Town (14.3% Asian), and Wilbraham (4% Asian).

Belchertown's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Belchertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belchertown is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Belchertown ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belchertown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Belchertown's population has decreased from 7.7% to 0.0%.

Belchertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmer Town (4.9% Hispanic), Amherst Town (9% Hispanic), Wilbraham (3.5% Hispanic), and Ware (5.1% Hispanic).

Belchertown's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Belchertown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belchertown is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Belchertown ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belchertown's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Belchertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Belchertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granby (0% Native American/Other), Palmer Town (0.6% Native American/Other), Amherst Town (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ware (0% Native American/Other).

Belchertown's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Belchertown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belchertown is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Belchertown ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belchertown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Belchertown's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.2%.

Belchertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Granby (2.4% Multiracial), and Ware (1% Multiracial). Belchertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmer Town (6.9% Multiracial), Amherst Town (6.5% Multiracial), and Wilbraham (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.