Athol (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Athol, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| 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) |
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 978 |
| FIPS code | 25-02515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0609627 |
Athol is a special area within the larger town of Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau uses it to collect population data. In 2020, about 8,486 people lived here.
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Where is Athol?
Athol is located in the state of Massachusetts. Its exact spot on a map is at 42 degrees, 35 minutes, 30 seconds North and 72 degrees, 13 minutes, 49 seconds West.
Land and Water
The total area of Athol is about 22 square kilometers (or 8.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 21.5 square kilometers (8.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This means a small part of Athol is covered by water, like rivers or ponds.
Who Lives in Athol?
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| 2020 | 8,486 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 8,370 people living in Athol. These people lived in 3,409 homes. About 2,185 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 389 people per square kilometer. This means that for every square kilometer of land, there were about 389 people.
Most people in Athol were White (96.01%). A smaller number of people were Black or African American (0.76%), Native American (0.42%), or Asian (0.42%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 2.19% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Out of all the homes, about 31.6% had children under 18 living there. About 45.6% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes (13.3%) had a female head of the household without a husband present. About 30.8% of homes were single people living alone.
The average home had about 2.44 people. For families, the average size was about 3.02 people.
Age Groups
The people in Athol were spread out across different age groups:
- 26.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Athol was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Athol was $31,630 per year. For families, the average income was $39,556 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Athol was $16,062.
About 10.3% of all people in Athol lived below the poverty line. This included 11.0% of children under 18 and 8.7% of people aged 65 or older.
See Also
In Spanish: Athol (condado de Worcester) para niños
