Mansfield Center, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Mansfield Center, Massachusetts
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North Main Street
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Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Town | Mansfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2) |
| • Land | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,830 |
| • Density | 2,841.07/sq mi (1,097.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02048
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| Area code(s) | 508 and 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-38230 |
Mansfield Center is a community located within the larger town of Mansfield. It is found in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau uses its boundaries to collect population information. In 2020, about 7,830 people lived in Mansfield Center.
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Geography of Mansfield Center
Mansfield Center is located at specific coordinates: 42 degrees, 1 minute, 42 seconds North and 71 degrees, 13 minutes, 8 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Mansfield Center covers a total area of about 7.5 square kilometers (which is about 2.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.4 square kilometers (2.8 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 7,830 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 7,320 people living in Mansfield Center. These people made up 3,039 households, with 1,841 of them being families.
The population density was about 988 people per square kilometer (or 2,560 people per square mile). This means many people live close together in this area.
People of different backgrounds live in Mansfield Center. Most residents were White (94.43%), with smaller percentages of African American (2.39%), Asian (1.48%), and other groups. About 1.73% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 30.8% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47.1%) were married couples living together. About 10.4% were households led by a female without a husband present.
Many households (39.4%) were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates. About 32.7% of all households were made up of just one person. Around 10.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.39 people, and the average family had about 3.11 people.
Age Distribution
The people in Mansfield Center are spread across different age groups:
- 25.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 39.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 18.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Mansfield Center was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.1 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mansfield Center was $51,082 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $68,191 per year.
On average, males earned about $42,151 per year, while females earned about $36,015 per year. The average income per person in the community was $25,693.
A small number of families (3.2%) and individuals (6.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.4% of those under 18 and 14.7% of those aged 65 or older.
