Bourne (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Bourne, Massachusetts
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Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Town | Bourne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.96 sq mi (7.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Water | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,497 |
| • Density | 878.01/sq mi (339.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02532, 02559
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-07140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616366 |
The village of Bourne is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Bourne in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 1,497 people lived in the village of Bourne. The entire town of Bourne had a population of 19,754 in 2010.
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Where is Bourne Located?
Bourne is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41.735027 degrees north and 70.6128 degrees west. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Bourne covers a total area of about 7.7 square kilometers (or 2.96 square miles). A part of this area is land, which is about 4.4 square kilometers (1.71 square miles). The rest, about 3.3 square kilometers (1.25 square miles), is water. This means a good portion of Bourne is covered by water!
Who Lives in Bourne?
The population of Bourne has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,443 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,497 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 663 households in Bourne. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these were families, including married couples. Some households also had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in Bourne come from different backgrounds. Most residents identified as White. A small number of people identified as Black, Native American, or Asian. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Income in Bourne
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bourne was about $104,830 per year. For families, the average income was even higher, around $160,417. These numbers show that Bourne is a community with a relatively high income level. A very small percentage of the population lived below the poverty line.
