Bernardston town is located in Franklin County Massachusetts. Bernardston town has a 2024 population of 2,113. Bernardston town is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,099 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernardston town is $95,729 with a poverty rate of 6.21%. The median age in Bernardston town is 50.1 years: 52.7 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernardston town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,863 | 89.61% |
| Two or more races | 175 | 8.42% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 889 | 2.34 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 514 | 2.88 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.24 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 48 | 2.38 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Male | 40 | 3.25 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 13.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 331 | 20.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 10.59% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 33.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.79% |
| Some College | 280 | 16.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,555 | 1,470 | 463 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 16 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $56,250 | $63,424 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,839 | $61,250 | $57,273 |
| High School Graduate | $39,091 | $42,344 | $37,784 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $31,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,014 | $56,346 | $45,859 |
| Some College | $42,083 | $51,500 | $37,917 |
$52,014
Average Earnings
$56,346
Average Male
$45,859
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.3% of Bernardston town residents speak only English, while 1.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,860 | 126 | 6.77% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
6.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.77%
Male Poverty Rate
8.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernardston town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernardston town is White, with 6.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.23% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.91% |
| Some College | 4.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Female Employed | 3.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,779 | $112,396 |
| Households | $78,427 | $95,729 |
| Married Families | $100,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,771 | $60,185 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.48%
Born in Bernardston town
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
96.87% of Bernardston town residents were born in the United States, with 71.48% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,113 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,107 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 2,099 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 2,093 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 2,109 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,108 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,108 | -11 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 2,119 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 2,126 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 2,132 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,138 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 2,139 | 12 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 2,127 | 0 | 0% |