Easthampton, MA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Easthampton

Neighborhood

Hampshire, MA

Main Street Historic District

Southampton Center Historic District / Swanson Corners

Highlands / Smiths Ferry

Pine Grove / Pathways Cohousing

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Easthampton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.1%

Households with Children

19.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,431

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.3%
School Age (5-17): 13.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.2%
Working Age (35-54): 26.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.3%
High School / GED: 25.3%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.1%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 32.8%
Living Alone: 48.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 6.1%
Puerto Rican: 57.2%
Cuban: 11.4%
Dominican: 11.6%
Central American: 2.2%
South American: 10.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 60.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.3%
Spanish: 4.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 1.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 6.2%
Not Enrolled: 80.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources