Millville, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Millville, Massachusetts
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Udor Tower, Millville
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| Motto(s):
Diligentia et Concordia (Latin)
"Diligence and Harmony" |
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Massachusetts | |
| County | Worcester | |
| Settled | 1662 | |
| Incorporated | 1916 | |
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| • Type | Open town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) | |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,174 | |
| • Density | 635/sq mi (246.0/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP code |
01529
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| Area code(s) | 508 / 774 | |
| FIPS code | 25-41585 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618374 | |
| Website | http://www.millvillema.org/ | |
Millville is a small town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to 3,174 people, according to the 2020 census. Millville is also part of the larger Providence metropolitan area.
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Millville's Past: A Look at Its History
Millville was first settled way back in 1662. It became an official town in 1916. This happened when it separated from Blackstone, Massachusetts. Before that, Blackstone was part of Mendon. The land was originally home to the Nipmuc people.
Millville is located in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. This area is known for its history. You can see a very old lock there. This lock was part of the Blackstone Canal in the early 1800s. Canals were like water highways for boats. The town also has a historic Friends Meetinghouse.
A famous baseball player named Gabby Hartnett grew up in Millville. He was born nearby in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Gabby played youth baseball in the Blackstone Valley League. He later became a star for the Chicago Cubs starting in 1922.
Where is Millville? Geography and Location
Millville covers a total area of about 5.0 square miles (12.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.9 square miles (12.8 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
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Millville shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north, it's next to Mendon.
- To the east, you'll find Blackstone.
- To the south, it borders North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
- To the west, it's close to Uxbridge.
Who Lives in Millville? Population Facts
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 2,224 | — |
| 1930 | 2,111 | −5.1% |
| 1940 | 1,722 | −18.4% |
| 1950 | 1,692 | −1.7% |
| 1960 | 1,567 | −7.4% |
| 1970 | 1,764 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 1,693 | −4.0% |
| 1990 | 2,236 | +32.1% |
| 2000 | 2,724 | +21.8% |
| 2010 | 3,190 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 3,174 | −0.5% |
| 2022* | 3,147 | −0.9% |
| * = population estimate. Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data. | ||
In 2000, there were 2,724 people living in Millville. These people lived in 923 households. Many of these households, about 44.6%, had children under 18 living there.
The population in Millville is spread out across different age groups. About 31.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 37.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the town was 34 years.
Learning in Millville: Schools and Library
Millville shares its school system with the town of Blackstone. This means students from both towns go to the same schools. High school students in grades 9-12 also have another option. They can attend a special vocational school called Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. This school teaches skills for different jobs.
The Millville public library is a great place to find books and learn. It was started in 1919. You can find it off Route 122. The town spends money each year to keep the library running for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Millville (Massachusetts) para niños
