West Boylston, Massachusetts
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West Boylston is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,481.
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History
West Boylston was first settled in 1642 and was officially incorporated in 1808.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.8 km² (13.8 mi²). 33.4 km² (12.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.5 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.86% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,481 people, 2,413 households, and 1,747 families residing in the town. The population density is 223.9/km² (580.0/mi²). There are 2,458 housing units at an average density of 73.6/km² (190.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.63% White, 5.33% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 4.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,413 households out of which 32.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% are non-families. 23.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 130.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 139.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $53,777, and the median income for a family is $69,100. Males have a median income of $49,963 versus $32,557 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,899. 3.2% of the population and 2.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External link
- West Boylston official website (http://www.westboylston.com/)