Hatfield, MA Demographics

A map of Hatfield's Population by Race

Hatfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,449, a less than 1% change from the 1,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hatfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hatfield has become considerably 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 Hatfield, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 22.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hatfield is ranked the 210th 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). Hatfield was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hatfield's White Population

1,267 residents of Hatfield, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hatfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Hatfield ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hatfield's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Hatfield's population has decreased from 94.4% to 87.4%.

Hatfield is more White than neighboring Northampton (78.6% White), Amherst Town (65.4% White), South Deerfield (80.9% White), and Holyoke (42.3% White). Hatfield is less White than neighboring Granby (97.6% White).

Hatfield's Black Population

12 residents of Hatfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hatfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Hatfield ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hatfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Hatfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hatfield is more Black than neighboring South Deerfield (0% Black), and Granby (0% Black). Hatfield is less Black than neighboring Northampton (2.7% Black), Amherst Town (4.7% Black), and Holyoke (2.4% Black).

Hatfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Hatfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hatfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Hatfield ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hatfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hatfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hatfield is less Asian than neighboring Northampton (3.8% Asian), Amherst Town (14.3% Asian), South Deerfield (2.7% Asian), and Holyoke (0.9% Asian).

Hatfield's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Hatfield, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hatfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hatfield ranks 226th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hatfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hatfield's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.4%.

Hatfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Granby (0% Hispanic). Hatfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Northampton (9.2% Hispanic), Amherst Town (9% Hispanic), South Deerfield (16.4% Hispanic), and Holyoke (52.4% Hispanic).

Hatfield's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Hatfield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hatfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Hatfield ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hatfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hatfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Hatfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amherst Town (0.1% Native American/Other), South Deerfield (0% Native American/Other), Granby (0% Native American/Other), and Holyoke (0.2% Native American/Other). Hatfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northampton (0.7% Native American/Other).

Hatfield's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Hatfield, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hatfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hatfield ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hatfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 154.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hatfield's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.8%.

Hatfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Northampton (5% Multiracial), South Deerfield (0% Multiracial), Granby (2.4% Multiracial), and Holyoke (1.8% Multiracial). Hatfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Amherst Town (6.5% 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.