South Deerfield, MA Demographics

A map of South Deerfield's Population by Race

South Deerfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,882, a slight decrease from the 1,930 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 16.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Deerfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Deerfield 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 South Deerfield, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Deerfield is ranked the 192nd 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). South Deerfield was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Deerfield's White Population

1,523 residents of South Deerfield, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Deerfield is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. South Deerfield ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Deerfield's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of South Deerfield's population has decreased from 88.3% to 80.9%.

South Deerfield is more White than neighboring Deerfield (72.3% White). South Deerfield is less White than neighboring Hatfield (87.4% White), Turners Falls (84.3% White), Greenfield (87% White), and Millers Falls (97% White).

South Deerfield's Black Population

0 residents of South Deerfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Deerfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. South Deerfield ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Deerfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Deerfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Deerfield is less Black than neighboring Deerfield (2.2% Black), Hatfield (0.8% Black), Turners Falls (1.6% Black), and Greenfield (2.2% Black).

South Deerfield's Asian Population

50 residents of South Deerfield, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Deerfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. South Deerfield ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Deerfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 92.3%. Asian residents' share of South Deerfield's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.7%.

South Deerfield is more Asian than neighboring Deerfield (2.2% Asian), Hatfield (0% Asian), Turners Falls (1.5% Asian), Greenfield (2.5% Asian), and Millers Falls (0% Asian).

South Deerfield's Hispanic Population

309 residents of South Deerfield, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Deerfield is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Deerfield ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Deerfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 215.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Deerfield's population has increased from 5.1% to 16.4%.

South Deerfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Deerfield (12.9% Hispanic), Hatfield (5.4% Hispanic), Turners Falls (5% Hispanic), Greenfield (5.8% Hispanic), and Millers Falls (1.4% Hispanic).

South Deerfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South 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 South Deerfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. South Deerfield ranks 209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Deerfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Deerfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Deerfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hatfield (0.6% Native American/Other), Turners Falls (0.5% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0.8% Native American/Other), and Millers Falls (0.1% Native American/Other).

South Deerfield's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Deerfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Deerfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Deerfield ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Deerfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Deerfield's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

South Deerfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Deerfield (10.5% Multiracial), Hatfield (5.8% Multiracial), Turners Falls (7% Multiracial), Greenfield (1.7% Multiracial), and Millers Falls (1.5% 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.