Dennis (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Dennis, 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 | Dennis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.13 sq mi (13.28 km2) |
| • Land | 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,399 |
| • Density | 488.50/sq mi (188.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02638
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-16740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615824 |
Dennis is a small village in Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the larger town of Dennis. You can find it in Barnstable County.
In 2010, about 2,407 people lived here. The area also includes two smaller places called North Dennis and New Boston. Dennis has its own zip code, which is 02638.
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Where is Dennis Located?
Dennis is found near Cape Cod Bay. This bay is on the northern side of the town of Dennis. Its exact location is at 41.73526 degrees north and 70.199199 degrees west.
How Big is Dennis?
The total area of Dennis is about 13.2 square kilometers (5.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 12.6 square kilometers (4.9 square miles). A small part, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Dennis?
Let's look at the people who call Dennis home. In 2020, the population was 2,399 people.
Population Details
Back in 2000, there were 2,798 people living in Dennis. These people lived in 1,303 different homes. About 845 of these were family homes.
Most of the people living in Dennis were White (97.86%). A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Dennis
The population in Dennis is spread across different age groups. In 2000, about 16.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 4.5% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 32.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old. A significant portion, 29.2%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Dennis was 52 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Dennis (condado de Barnstable) para niños
