Bernardston, MA is a small town located in the western part of Massachusetts with a population of 2,081 and a population density of 89 people per square mile. It is known for its quiet country atmosphere, but there are plenty of things to do in town. Local businesses such as J&M Meats, an independent butcher shop and deli, the Farmer's Exchange Country Store and Bakery that offers home-cooked meals and baked goods, and the Bernardston General Store for basic necessities. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at the nearby Northfield Mountain Recreation Area, fishing at Lake Warner Reservoir, skiing nearby Mount Greylock Ski Club and golfing at Country Club of Greenfield. Organizations like the Historical Society of Bernardston provide educational opportunities for students to learn about local history while events like the Annual Town Fair bring everyone out for a day of fun. On top of all this, there are also several sports teams that represent Bernardston such as basketball and softball teams from Franklin County Technical School which play against other schools in the area.
The population in Bernardston is 2,081. There are 89 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bernardston is 48.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bernardston is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bernardston
- 55.0% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 15.8% have children, but are single
Race in Bernardston
- 97.1% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander