Belchertown, MA is a rural town located in the western part of the state. It has a population of 15,228 people, with a population density of 286.90 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US overall population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Belchertown is known for its many year-round outdoor activities and natural beauty. Popular activities include skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months and hiking, biking, fishing, and boating in the warmer months. There are also plenty of local businesses to explore such as the Blue Skillet Kitchen & Bakery for delicious food or for shopping Johnny Appleseed Country Store & Garden Center has almost everything you need! Other demographic organizations in Belchertown include the Belchertown Historical Society which has been around since 1989 and has made it their mission to preserve local history. Lastly, there are local sporting events that take place throughout the year including Belchertown Panthers High School Football games which draw in large crowds from around town.
The population in Belchertown is 15,228. There are 289 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Belchertown is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Belchertown is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Belchertown
- 59.8% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 36.9% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Belchertown
- 93.3% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 3.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander