Forestdale, Massachusetts facts for kids
Forestdale is a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP), located within the town of Sandwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It's like a special neighborhood that the government keeps track of for population numbers.
In 2020, about 4,116 people lived in Forestdale. It is the largest of the three CDPs in Sandwich. The ZIP code for Forestdale is 02644.
Quick facts for kids
Forestdale
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Forestdale Baptist Church
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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 | Sandwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.18 sq mi (10.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,116 |
| • Density | 1,079.18/sq mi (416.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02644
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-24190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616600 |
Where is Forestdale?
Forestdale is located in the southern part of Sandwich. It's near the town of Mashpee to the south. To the west, you'll find Otis Air National Guard Base.
The main road through Forestdale is Massachusetts Route 130, also known as Forestdale Road. This road goes north to the main Sandwich village. If you head south on Route 130, you'll go through Mashpee and reach Santuit in Barnstable.
Land and Water
Forestdale covers a total area of about 10.8 square kilometers (or 4.18 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 9.8 square kilometers (3.81 square miles). The rest, about 0.9 square kilometers (0.36 square miles), is water. This means about 8.68% of Forestdale's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Forestdale?
The United States Census Bureau counts the population of places like Forestdale every ten years.
- In 2000, there were 3,992 people living in Forestdale.
- In 2010, the population was 4,099.
- By 2020, the population grew slightly to 4,116 people.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 1,307 households in Forestdale. A household is like a home where people live, whether it's a family or a single person. Most of these households (about 68.8%) were married couples living together. About 49% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The people in Forestdale come from different backgrounds:
- Most residents (about 97%) were White.
- A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
- About 1.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Forestdale is spread across different age groups:
- About 33.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 32.1% were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 7.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Forestdale in 2000 was 34 years old.
