Town · Massachusetts
Hadley, Massachusetts
Hadley, town, in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Hadley had 5,213 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,325 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,306 (±21). GEOID 2501527690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,213
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,325 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,306 ±21
Median household income
$119,259
±$11,537 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$511,000
±$42,700 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,402
±$132 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Hadley and what county is it in?
Hadley is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It covers 23.1 square miles of land, 231 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hadley is in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Hadley is the same area as Census Tract 8214 of Hampshire County: the tract's figures are Hadley's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hadley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,213 people lived in Hadley on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Massachusetts grew 1.7%. The 2020 Census counted 5,325 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,306 (±21).
| Measure | Hadley | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,306±21 | 162,028 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,282±154 | 62,114 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.15 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,347±170 | 66,786 | no clear change |
Hadley's population since 2000
From 4,793 in 2000 to 5,213 in 2025: up 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hadley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hadley?
The median resident of Hadley is 45.8 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hadley | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8±7.1 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2%±4.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2%±3.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 47.2%±4.7 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7%±3.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±4.0 pts | 80.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 8.4% | −5.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±2.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 8.6%±3.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3%±2.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.3%±5.4 pts | 51.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.8%±5.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3%±6.8 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±2.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hadley earn?
Half of Hadley's 2,282 households earn less than $119,259 a year (±$11,537), against $87,001 in Hampshire County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $91,519 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $27,740 after inflation.
| Measure | Hadley | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,259±$11,537 | $87,001 | +$27,740 |
| Mean household income | $151,659±$18,688 | $117,323 | – |
| Per capita income | $65,137±$9,734 | $45,568 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4%±4.9 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±5.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9%±2.1 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±3.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hadley?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Hadley's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $511,000 by its owner (±$42,700). The median renter pays $1,402 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hadley | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $511,000±$42,700 | $390,300 | +$92,564 |
| Median gross rent | $1,402±$132 | $1,388 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±19.6 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,638±$265 | $2,256 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4%±8.2 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6%±8.2 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,347±170 | 66,786 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9%±6.0 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±4.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2%±4.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0%±6.8 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hadley building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Hadley in 2025 (2 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 3 of 12 months), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hadley work and get to work?
66.3% of Hadley's workers drive alone and 20.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Hadley | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±5.0 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3%±7.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±3.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±2.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.1%±7.2 pts | 18.4% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±2.9 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hadley?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hadley (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8214Hampshire County | 5,306 | $119,259 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hadley) · Census block assignment files
How does Hadley compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hadley is the 2,227th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 164th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Hadley ranks 186th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 164th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 277th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 390th | 461 |
| Median household income | 186th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 141st | 460 |
| Median home value | 238th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 259th | 410 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 106th | 459 |
| Median age | 201st | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 308th | 460 |
| Work from home | 172nd | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 427th | 459 |
Hadley's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Hadley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hadley?
18 of the 57 figures for Hadley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hadley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.