Athol, Massachusetts | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 42°35′31″N72°13′49″W / 42.59194°N 72.23028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Worcester |
Area | |
• Total | 8.47 sq mi (21.93 km2) |
• Land | 8.19 sq mi (21.20 km2) |
• Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,486 |
• Density | 1,036.52/sq mi (400.21/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 01331, 01368 |
Area code | 978 |
FIPS code | 25-02515 |
GNIS feature ID | 0609627 |
Athol is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,265 at the 2010 census.
Athol is located at 42°35′30″N72°13′49″W / 42.59167°N 72.23028°W (42.591911, -72.230355). [2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.0 km2 (8.5 mi2), of which 21.5 km2 (8.3 mi2) is land and 0.5 km2 (0.2 mi2) (2.12%) is water.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | 8,486 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census [3] |
As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 8,370 people, 3,409 households, and 2,185 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 389.4/km2 (1,008.1/mi2). There were 3,675 housing units at an average density of 171.0/km2 (442.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.01% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.
There were 3,409 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,630, and the median income for a family was $39,556. Males had a median income of $33,222 versus $22,563 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,062. About 9.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
Three Rivers is a village and former census-designated place (CDP) in the city of Palmer in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named for the confluence of the Ware and Quaboag rivers, which form the Chicopee River.
North Pembroke is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Pembroke in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,292 at the 2010 census.
Baldwinville is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Templeton in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,028 at the 2010 census. The name also refers to the local post office or railroad station.
East Douglas is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Douglas in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,557 at the 2010 census.
Fiskdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Sturbridge in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,583 at the 2010 census.
Narragansett Pier is an unincorporated village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Narragansett in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 3,409 at the 2010 census.
South Barre is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Barre in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,242 at the 2000 census.
West Brattleboro is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Brattleboro, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,222 at the 2000 census.
Orange is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Orange in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,018 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Palmer is former census-designated place (CDP) in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,900 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area is more commonly known as Depot Village, named for the ornate train depot built there by famed architect H.H. Richardson
Belchertown is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the central village in the town of Belchertown in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,899 at the 2010 census, out of a total town population of 14,649. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Medfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Medfield in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,483 at the 2010 census.
Duxbury is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Duxbury in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,802 at the 2010 census.
Marshfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Marshfield in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,335 at the 2010 census.
East Brookfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of East Brookfield in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,323 at the 2010 census.
Milford is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Milford in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 25,055 at the 2010 census.
Sturbridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Sturbridge in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,253 at the 2010 census.
Warren is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Warren in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,405 at the 2010 census.
Webster is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Webster in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,412 at the 2010 census.
Winchendon is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Winchendon in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,160 at the 2020 census.