Whately, MA is a small town located in eastern Massachusetts with a population of 1,660. With a population density of 79 people per square mile, the town is relatively quiet and peaceful. In terms of local businesses, Whately has the Whately General Store, which offers grocery items and the Whately Corner Cafe, where patrons can enjoy a meal. Year-round outdoor activities in Whately includes hiking at Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area or biking on abandoned railroad trails in nearby Northfield. Additionally, the town is home to a variety of organizations such as Friends of Montague Plains operated by volunteers dedicated to preserving the land and wildlife. Local sporting events are also available in Whately through Little League Baseball games or high school teams such as Frontier Regional School's athletic programs.
The population in Whately is 1,660. There are 83 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Whately is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Whately is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Whately
- 58.2% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 30.3% are married with children
- 6.8% have children, but are single
Race in Whately
- 95.6% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander