Brewster (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Brewster, 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 | Brewster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.95 sq mi (10.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,028 |
| • Density | 520.40/sq mi (200.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02631
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-07945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615907 |
Brewster is a small community located in the larger town of Brewster in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 2,028 people lived here. The entire town of Brewster had a population of 9,820 in 2010.
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Exploring Brewster's Location
Brewster is found on the map at coordinates 41°45′57″N 70°4′37″W / 41.76583°N 70.07694°W. This location is in the state of Massachusetts.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Brewster covers a total area of about 10.2 square kilometers (3.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.0 square kilometers (3.9 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.
People of Brewster
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| 2020 | 2,028 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,212 people living in Brewster. These people lived in 1,018 households, with 628 of them being families. The area had about 221 people per square kilometer.
Community Life
About 18% of the households in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.6 people.
Age Groups
The population of Brewster in 2000 included people of all ages. About 16.9% were under 18 years old. About 32% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Brewster was 52 years.
