Deerfield, MA Demographics

A map of Deerfield's Population by Race

Deerfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 458, a decrease from the 479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 10.5% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 2.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Deerfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Deerfield has become more 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 Deerfield, that probability was 42.7% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Deerfield is ranked the 240th 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). Deerfield was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Deerfield's White Population

331 residents of Deerfield, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Deerfield is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Deerfield ranks 193rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Deerfield's population has decreased from 74.5% to 72.3%.

Deerfield is less White than neighboring South Deerfield (80.9% White), Greenfield (87% White), Turners Falls (84.3% White), Millers Falls (97% White), and Shelburne Falls (83.3% White).

Deerfield's Black Population

10 residents of Deerfield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Deerfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Deerfield ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Black residents' share of Deerfield's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.2%.

Deerfield is more Black than neighboring South Deerfield (0% Black), Turners Falls (1.6% Black), Millers Falls (0% Black), and Shelburne Falls (1% Black).

Deerfield's Asian Population

10 residents of Deerfield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Deerfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Deerfield ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Deerfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Deerfield is more Asian than neighboring Turners Falls (1.5% Asian), Millers Falls (0% Asian), and Shelburne Falls (1.4% Asian). Deerfield is less Asian than neighboring South Deerfield (2.7% Asian), and Greenfield (2.5% Asian).

Deerfield's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Deerfield, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Deerfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Deerfield ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Deerfield's population has increased from 9.0% to 12.9%.

Deerfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenfield (5.8% Hispanic), Turners Falls (5% Hispanic), Millers Falls (1.4% Hispanic), and Shelburne Falls (7% Hispanic). Deerfield is less Hispanic than neighboring South Deerfield (16.4% Hispanic).

Deerfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Deerfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Deerfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Deerfield ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Deerfield's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Deerfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Turners Falls (0.5% Native American/Other), Millers Falls (0.1% Native American/Other), and Shelburne Falls (1.6% Native American/Other).

Deerfield's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Deerfield, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Deerfield is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Deerfield ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deerfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Deerfield's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.5%.

Deerfield is more Multiracial than neighboring South Deerfield (0% Multiracial), Greenfield (1.7% Multiracial), Turners Falls (7% Multiracial), Millers Falls (1.5% Multiracial), and Shelburne Falls (5.7% 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.