Medfield (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Medfield, Massachusetts
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Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| County |  Norfolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.04 sq mi (13.05 km2) |
| • Land | 4.95 sq mi (12.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,939 |
| • Density | 1,402.38/sq mi (541.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02052
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-39730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0611950 |
Medfield is a community located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area identified by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 6,939 people lived here.
Where is Medfield Located?
Medfield is found in the state of Massachusetts. Its exact location is 42°11′16″N 71°18′14″W / 42.18778°N 71.30389°W.
The area of Medfield is about 13.1 square kilometers (5.04 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Medfield?
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| 2020 | 6,939 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 6,670 people living in Medfield. These people lived in 2,394 homes. About 1,776 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Medfield were White (96.21%). There were also smaller groups of Asian (2.22%), Black or African American (0.52%), and Native American (0.07%) residents. About 0.85% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (43.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (64.2%) were married couples. About 22% of all homes were single individuals. Also, 9.3% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average home had about 2.77 people. The average family had about 3.30 people.
The population of Medfield is spread out by age. About 30.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Medfield was 38 years old.
