South Hadley town is located in Hampshire County Massachusetts. South Hadley town has a 2024 population of 17,897. South Hadley town is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually but its population has increased by 9.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,287 in 2020.
The average household income in South Hadley town is $131,278 with a poverty rate of 7.29%. The median age in South Hadley town is 43.6 years: 46.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Hadley town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,391 | 88.4% |
| Asian | 838 | 4.81% |
| Two or more races | 783 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 159 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,246 | 2.09 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 3,369 | 2.58 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 2,843 | 1.19 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Female | 810 | 2.7 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 224 | 3.83 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 384 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,191 | 10.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,129 | 26.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,842 | 23.9% |
| High School Graduate | 2,664 | 22.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 1,533 | 12.89% |
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 | 10,967 | 10,465 | 5,454 |
| Hispanic | 504 | 494 | 306 |
| 2+ Races | 380 | 370 | 198 |
| Asian | 167 | 145 | 111 |
| Other Race | 80 | 80 | 23 |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 70.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,833 | $70,833 | $64,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,895 | $108,000 | $77,679 |
| High School Graduate | $45,148 | $51,519 | $32,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,875 | $0 | $21,058 |
| Overall | $62,081 | $67,500 | $59,085 |
| Some College | $49,963 | $53,873 | $45,568 |
$62,081
Average Earnings
$67,500
Average Male
$59,085
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.8% of South Hadley town residents speak only English, while 10.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,567 | 912 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,101 | 124 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 615 | 86 | 13.98% |
| Asian | 172 | 55 | 31.98% |
| Other | 145 | 11 | 7.59% |
| Black | 61 | 1 | 1.64% |
7.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.67%
Male Poverty Rate
7.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Hadley town is Asian, with 31.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Hadley town is Black, with 1.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.98% |
| Some College | 4.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.31% |
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,632 | $134,813 |
| Households | $93,646 | $131,278 |
| Married Families | $118,433 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,665 | $119,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,264
Number of Veterans
1,177
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 534 |
| First Gulf War | 219 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| Korea | 129 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 523 |
| 65 to 74 | 318 |
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
| 55 to 64 | 164 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,247 | 9.54% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.47% |
| Black | 8 | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
66.22%
Born in South Hadley town
91.72%
Native Born
8.28%
Foreign Born
3.69%
Non Citizen
4.58%
Naturalized
91.72% of South Hadley town residents were born in the United States, with 66.22% having been born in Massachusetts. 3.69% 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 | 17,422 | -95 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 17,517 | -95 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 17,612 | -95 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 17,707 | -95 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 17,802 | -95 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 17,897 | -95 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 17,992 | -95 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 18,087 | -101 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 18,188 | 1,901 | 11.67% |
| 2020 | 16,287 | -1,371 | -7.76% |
| 2019 | 17,658 | -90 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 17,748 | -108 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 17,856 | 70 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 17,786 | 139 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 17,647 | -88 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 17,735 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 17,738 | -115 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 17,853 | 20 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 17,833 | 96 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 17,737 | 0 | 0% |