Elementary School District · MA
Petersham School District
Petersham School District is a elementary school district in Massachusetts with a community population of 1,185. The median household income is $110,750 and the median age is 56.3.
1,185
Population
22
People / sq mi
$110,750
Median Income
56.3
Median Age
Petersham School District covers 54 sq mi of land at 21.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$110,750
Median Household Income
$49,382
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$392,400
Median Home Value
$1,679
Median Rent
94.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.0%
High School+
42.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Petersham School District serves a community with a population of 1,185 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Petersham School District is $110,750, with a per capita income of $49,382. The poverty rate is 4.2%.
Petersham School District is 91.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 67.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Petersham School District, 98.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Petersham School District is $392,400, with a median rent of $1,679. The homeownership rate is 94.2%.
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Data for Petersham School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 2509540).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.