Pinehurst, Massachusetts

Last updated

Pinehurst, Massachusetts
Church of Saint Mary, Pinehurst MA.jpg
Church of Saint Mary
Middlesex County Massachusetts incorporated and unincorporated areas Pinehurst highlighted.svg
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°32′1″N71°13′46″W / 42.53361°N 71.22944°W / 42.53361; -71.22944
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Middlesex
Town Billerica
Area
[1]
  Total3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2)
  Land3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total7,368
  Density1,975.34/sq mi (762.77/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
01866 (PO Boxes Only)
01821 (Billerica)
Area code 978
FIPS code 25-53680
GNIS feature ID0618551

Pinehurst is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 7,368 at the 2020 census. [2] It is in the southeastern part of town along Massachusetts Route 3A. [3] [4]

Contents

Pinehurst's zip code is 01866 and is for mail delivery to the Pinehurst PO Station only. Home and office mail delivery in Pinehurst must use the Billerica, MA zip code (01821).

Geography

Pinehurst is located in eastern Middlesex County at 42°32′1″N71°13′46″W / 42.53361°N 71.22944°W / 42.53361; -71.22944 (42.533545, -71.229582). [5] It is bordered to the southeast by the town of Burlington and to the southwest by the town of Bedford. The CDP extends west as far as Wyman Road, Webb Brook Road, and Allen Road, and north as far as Baldwin Road. The northern border of the CDP then follows Jones Brook downstream to the Shawsheen River, continuing downstream (northeast) to a power line which forms the eastern edge of the CDP. [6]

Via Massachusetts Route 3A (Boston Road), Pinehurst is 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the center of Billerica, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Lowell, and 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Boston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.77 square miles (9.76 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 1.01%, are water. Via the Shawsheen River, Pinehurst is part of the Merrimack River watershed.

Climate

In a typical year, Pinehurst temperatures fall below 50 °F (10 °C) for 195 days per year. Annual precipitation is typically 45.3 inches per year (high in the US) and snow covers the ground 62 days per year, or 17% of the year (high in the US). It may be helpful to understand the yearly precipitation by imagining nine straight days of moderate rain per year. The humidity is below 60% for approximately 25.4 days, or 7% of the year. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1980 6,588
1990 6,6140.4%
2000 6,9414.9%
2010 7,1523.0%
2020 7,3683.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

At the 2000 census there were 6,941 people, 2,245 households, and 1,874 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,817 inhabitants per square mile (701.6/km2). There were 2,265 housing units at an average density of 592.8 per square mile (228.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.93% White, 1.02% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30%. [9]

Of the 2,245 households 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.7% of households were one person and 4.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.39.

The age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median household income was $73,713 and the median family income was $76,369. Males had a median income of $49,811 versus $37,983 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,334. About 3.9% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida</span> Census-designated place in Florida, United States

Weeki Wachee Gardens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,146 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Amherst, Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

South Amherst is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Amherst in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,994 at the 2010 census. The CDP includes the village of South Amherst and residential subdivisions south of the Amherst town center.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Billerica, Massachusetts</span> Town in Massachusetts, United States

Billerica is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 42,119 according to the 2020 census. It takes its name from the town of Billericay in Essex, England.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cochituate, Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Cochituate is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,927 at the 2020 census, out of 13,943 in the entire town of Wayland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East Pepperell, Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

East Pepperell is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Pepperell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,120 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Littleton Common, Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Littleton Common is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Littleton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,065 at the 2020 census, up from 2,789 in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tewksbury, Massachusetts</span> Town in Massachusetts, United States

Tewksbury is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population was 26,342 as of the 2020 United States Census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Concord, Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

West Concord is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,320 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Ashburnham, Massachusetts</span> CDP in Massachusetts, United States

South Ashburnham is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ashburnham in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,062 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kenilworth, Pennsylvania</span> Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Kenilworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in North Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,148 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Belvedere, South Carolina</span> Census-designated place in South Carolina, United States of America

Belvedere is a census-designated place (CDP) and suburb of North Augusta in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 5,792 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burlington, Massachusetts</span> Town in Massachusetts, United States

Burlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 26,377 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wilmington, Massachusetts</span> Town in Massachusetts, United States

Wilmington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population was 23,349 at the 2020 United States census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Belchertown (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ayer (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Ayer is a census-designated place (CDP) and the primary settlement in the town of Ayer in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of the CDP was 2,986 at the 2020 census, out of 8,479 in the entire town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Groton (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Groton is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Groton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,353 at the 2020 census, out of 11,315 in the entire town of Groton.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hudson (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Hudson is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the densely developed central part of the town of Hudson in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of the CDP was 15,749 at the 2020 census, out of 20,092 in the entire town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pepperell (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Pepperell is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Pepperell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,390 at the 2020 census, out of 11,604 in the entire town of Pepperell.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shirley (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Shirley is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Shirley in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,611 at the 2020 census, out of 7,431 in the entire town of Shirley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Townsend (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Townsend is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Townsend in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,213 at the 2020 census, out of 9,127 in the entire town.

References

  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Pinehurst CDP, Massachusetts: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. "Billerica, MA - Official Website | Official Website". www.town.billerica.ma.us.
  4. "Home". www.billericahistory.org.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Pinehurst CDP, Massachusetts" . Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  7. "Climate in Pinehurst, Massachusetts" . Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.