Petersham, MA is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of 1,141 people and a population density of 23 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses such as Maspenock Country Store, Linwood Farms, and the Petersham Marketplace. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy year-round outdoor activities like fishing, camping, hiking, biking, bird watching, skiing and snowshoeing in nearby state parks. There are also several local organizations that serve the community such as the Petersham Historical Association and the Petersham Garden Club. Additionally, residents have access to a variety of sporting events such as softball games at Warfield Field or ice hockey at Quabbin Ice Arena.
The population in Petersham is 1,141. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Petersham is 51.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Petersham is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Petersham
- 56.0% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Petersham
- 95.8% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander