Hanson (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Hanson, Massachusetts
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Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,028 |
| • Density | 1,105.18/sq mi (426.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02341, 02350
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| Area code(s) | 781 |
| FIPS code | 25-28460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0613516 |
Hanson is a community located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area identified by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 2,028 people lived in Hanson.
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Where is Hanson Located?
Hanson is found at these coordinates: 42°4′2″N 70°51′1″W / 42.06722°N 70.85028°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Hanson's Size and Water
The community covers a total area of about 5.5 square kilometers (2.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.8 square kilometers (1.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This means Hanson has some lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Hanson?
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| 2020 | 2,028 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,044 people living in Hanson. These people made up 652 households, with 560 of them being families. The population density was about 422 people per square kilometer.
Diversity in Hanson
Most people in Hanson in 2000 were White, making up about 98% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Black, Asian, and other racial backgrounds. A small percentage of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 41% of the households in Hanson had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.13 people, and the average family had about 3.40 people.
Age Groups in Hanson
The community had a mix of different age groups. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 31% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age for people in Hanson was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Hanson (condado de Plymouth) para niños
