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Petersham (MA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

N Main St
Hardwick Rd
PO Box
East St
West Rd
West St
Popple Camp Rd
Birch Dr
Nichewaug Rd
Monson Turnpike Rd
South St
Old East St
Nelson Rd
New Athol Rd
Flat Rock Rd
S Main St
Dugway Rd
Old Hardwick Rd
Carter Pond Rd
Barre Rd
Common St
Maple Ln
Old Barre Rd
Old Waite Rd
Glen Valley Rd
Oliver St
Leighton Rd
Woodward Rd
Dana Rd
New Salem Rd

Population of Petersham, Massachusetts

StateMassachusetts
Land Area (mi²)1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)179.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.9% (-2)
Growth Since 2020-13.67% (-35)
Rank in State232th
Rank in Country23580th

The population of Petersham, MA in 2022 is estimated to be 221. This is a decrease of -0.9% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Petersham by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Petersham by Age

Petersham Population Pyramid 2022
Petersham Median Age
53.5
Total
59.3
Male
51.8
Female
Petersham Sex Ratio
48.44%
124
Male
51.56%
132
Female
Petersham Age Dependency Ratio
59.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
15.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Petersham Adults
233
Adults
(87 of whom are seniors) in Petersham.

Population of Petersham by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Petersham

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 4.8%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 6.78%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 3.03%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Petersham

While the overall poverty rate of Petersham is 4.8%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (3.03%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (6.78%).

Poverty Rate of Petersham by Employment Status and Sex

4.88%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
10.26%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Petersham by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.76%
High School
15.38%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Petersham

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Petersham

The most common language spoken in Petersham is English, with 91.2% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 6% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Petersham by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Petersham, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Petersham by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree7034.31%
Bachelors Degree3718.14%
Associates Degree167.84%
Some College3617.65%
High School Graduate4120.1%
9th to 12th Grade41.96%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Earnings Statistics of Petersham by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,313

Average Earnings

$65,250

Average Male

$26,071

Average Female

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