East Pepperell, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Pepperell, Massachusetts
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Ice cream shop in Railroad Square
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Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Town | Pepperell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,120 |
| • Density | 1,497.18/sq mi (578.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01463 (Pepperell)
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| Area code(s) | 978 |
| FIPS code | 25-20310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0611110 |
East Pepperell is a small village in Massachusetts, United States. It's also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate community for statistics, even though it's part of a larger town. East Pepperell is located within the town of Pepperell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 2020, about 2,120 people lived here.
A Look Back in Time
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Just like the main town of Pepperell, East Pepperell gets its name from a famous person. This person was Sir William Pepperrell. He was a soldier from the Massachusetts colony a long time ago.
Sir William Pepperrell was a hero who led a big attack called the Siege of Louisbourg. This happened during a war known as King George's War.
Where is East Pepperell?
East Pepperell is located in the northern part of Middlesex County. You can find it in the eastern section of the town of Pepperell.
A river called the Nashua River separates East Pepperell from the main village of Pepperell to the west. To the northeast, East Pepperell borders the town of Dunstable. To the south, it borders the town of Groton.
Massachusetts Route 113 is a road that goes right through the village. This road can take you west into Pepperell village. If you go east on Route 113, you can travel about 15 miles to the city of Lowell.
The total area of East Pepperell is about 1.45 square miles. A small part of this area, about 0.04 square miles, is water.
People Living in East Pepperell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,296 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,034 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,059 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,120 | 3.0% | |
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In 2020, the population of East Pepperell was 2,120 people. The number of people living here has changed a bit over the years. In 1990, there were 2,296 residents. By 2000, the population was 2,034. It then grew slightly to 2,059 in 2010, and then to 2,120 in 2020.
The average age of people living in East Pepperell in 2000 was 34 years old. About 29.7% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many families with children live in the village.
See also
In Spanish: East Pepperell para niños
