Fiskdale, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Fiskdale, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.31 sq mi (8.58 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,797 |
| • Density | 882.89/sq mi (340.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
01518
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-23840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0610057 |
Fiskdale (sometimes called Fiskedale) is a small community in the town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. It's located in Worcester County in the United States. In 2010, about 2,583 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 2,797.
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Where is Fiskdale Located?
Fiskdale is found at 42°6′54″N 72°6′42″W / 42.11500°N 72.11167°W. It covers an area of about 8.5 square kilometers (3.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Important Areas in Fiskdale
People who live in Sturbridge often think of Fiskdale as the northwestern part of their town. It includes:
- Tantasqua Regional High School, a local high school.
- Busy areas around Route 148 (Brookfield Road).
- The Holland Road area.
- Parts of Route 20 west of Interstate 84.
Lakes and Ponds
Several beautiful bodies of water are located in Fiskdale. These include:
- Big Alum Pond
- Long Pond
- Part of East Brimfield Lake
Who Lives in Fiskdale?
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| 2020 | 2,797 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,156 people living in Fiskdale. They lived in 873 households, and 568 of these were families. The community had about 261 people per square kilometer (676 people per square mile).
Community Makeup
Most people in Fiskdale are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents also come from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.23% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Fiskdale had children under 18 living with them (34.8%). About half of the households (50.7%) were married couples. Some households (11.7%) had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average household had about 2.46 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 3.09 people.
Age Groups
The population in Fiskdale is spread across different age groups:
- About 27.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 13.9% were 65 years or older.
- The average age in Fiskdale was 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Fiskdale para niños
