Duxbury (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Duxbury, Massachusetts
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Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,896 |
| • Density | 858.70/sq mi (331.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02331-02332
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| Area code(s) | 781 |
| FIPS code | 25-17860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615025 |
Duxbury is a community located in the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is part of Plymouth County. In 2020, about 1,896 people lived here. Duxbury is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting statistics.
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Where is Duxbury Located?
Duxbury is found in the state of Massachusetts. Its exact location is at 42 degrees, 2 minutes, 34 seconds North and 70 degrees, 40 minutes, 22 seconds West.
Duxbury's Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Duxbury covers a total area of about 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.7 square kilometers (2.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.2 square kilometers (0.45 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Duxbury?
The number of people living in Duxbury changes over time. In 2010, there were 1,802 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,896 people.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 1,426 people living in Duxbury. These people lived in 499 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Many of the households, about 78%, were married couples living together. About 40% of all households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people.
The people in Duxbury were of different ages. About 29% were under 18 years old. About 33% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Duxbury was 42 years old.
Income in Duxbury
In 2000, the average income for a household in Duxbury was about $105,683 per year. For families, the average income was even higher, around $125,346 per year. The per capita income, which is the average income per person, was about $44,589. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See Also
- In Spanish: Duxbury (condado de Plymouth) para niños
