Petersham town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Petersham town has a 2024 population of 1,176. Petersham town is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,191 in 2020.
The average household income in Petersham town is $116,736 with a poverty rate of 8.87%. The median age in Petersham town is 55.5 years: 55.2 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Petersham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038 | 88.49% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 7.84% |
| Other race | 25 | 2.13% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 463 | 2.4 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Married | 269 | 2.84 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.25 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 43 | 3.09 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 13 | 3.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
90.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 1.83% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 174 | 18.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 24.16% |
| High School Graduate | 244 | 26.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 193 | 20.82% |
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 | 847 | 827 | 371 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,646 | $68,750 | $41,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,000 | $109,583 | $75,625 |
| High School Graduate | $56,964 | $71,389 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,014 | $71,136 | $50,927 |
| Some College | $52,067 | $57,188 | $51,106 |
$57,014
Average Earnings
$71,136
Average Male
$50,927
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Petersham town residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 74 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 24 | 60% |
| Multiple | 92 | 17 | 18.48% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
8.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.2%
Male Poverty Rate
10.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petersham town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petersham town is White, with 7.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.54% |
| Some College | 6.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,393 | $129,508 |
| Households | $107,656 | $116,736 |
| Married Families | $123,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,333 | $79,828 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 6.56% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
72.89%
Born in Petersham town
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
97.87% of Petersham town residents were born in the United States, with 72.89% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,151 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,156 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,161 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 1,166 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,171 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,176 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,181 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,186 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,192 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,191 | -55 | -4.41% |
| 2019 | 1,246 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,250 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 1,251 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 1,247 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,247 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,247 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 1,248 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,246 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 1,243 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,236 | 0 | 0% |