Monument Beach, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Monument Beach, Massachusetts
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Bourne Fire Department Station 2
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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 | Bourne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.46 sq mi (8.97 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,784 |
| • Density | 1,078.23/sq mi (416.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02553
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-42670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378173 |
Monument Beach is a special area in the town of Bourne. It is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, in the United States. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population statistics.
In 2010, about 2,790 people lived in Monument Beach. By 2020, the population was 2,784.
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Where is Monument Beach Located?
Monument Beach is found near the middle of the town of Bourne. It is located between Buzzards Bay to the west and Massachusetts Route 28 to the east. The village of Bourne is to the north. The village of Pocasset is to the south.
Size of Monument Beach
The Monument Beach CDP covers a total area of about 9.0 square kilometers (3.46 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 6.7 square kilometers (2.58 square miles). The rest is water, which is about 2.3 square kilometers (0.88 square miles). This means about 25.72% of the area is water.
The Beach at Monument Beach
Monument Beach is also the name of a popular beach. This beach is located in the Monument Beach CDP on Phinneys Harbor. It is a great spot for activities like windsurfing.
Lifeguards are on duty to keep everyone safe. The beach is right next to the Monument Beach Marina. It also has restrooms for visitors. The town of Bourne manages and takes care of the beach.
Who Lives in Monument Beach?
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| 2020 | 2,784 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,438 people living in Monument Beach. They lived in 1,023 households. About 694 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 357.9 people per square kilometer (926.7 per square mile). There were 1,213 housing units in the area.
Most people living in Monument Beach were White (about 96.47%). A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races, or from two or more races. About 0.94% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of 1,023 households:
- About 26.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 54.8% were married couples living together.
- About 9.4% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 32.1% were not families.
- About 25.6% of all households were single individuals.
- About 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.38 people. The average family had 2.88 people.
Age Groups
The population in Monument Beach was spread out by age:
- About 21.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Monument Beach was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92.6 males.
