Fay Square / Bellingham Square, MA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Fay Square / Bellingham Square

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.2%

Households with Children

31.1%

School Enrollment K-12

372

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.8%
Working Age (35-54): 32.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.2%
Seniors (65+): 6.1%

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: 23.4%
High School / GED: 23.9%
Some College or Associate's: 16.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.2%

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: 23.3%
Single Parents: 7.8%
Couples & Adults: 15.8%
Living Alone: 53.1%

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: 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 62.2%
Asian: 3.8%
Black or African American: 3.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.3%
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: 0.9%
Puerto Rican: 8.9%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 63.8%
South American: 1.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%

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: 39.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 8.9%
Other White: 52.1%

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: 32.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 41.2%

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: 28.9%
Spanish: 60.8%
European & Indo-European: 3.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.2%
Arabic: 1.3%
Other: 2.1%

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: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 7.1%
Not Enrolled: 74.7%

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

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