Nantucket (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Nantucket
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Location in Nantucket County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.54 sq mi (16.95 km2) |
| • Land | 5.82 sq mi (15.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,166 |
| • Density | 1,745.84/sq mi (674.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02554, 02564, 02584
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-43755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616716 |
Nantucket is a special kind of community in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own separate government. In 2020, about 10,166 people lived here. Nantucket is famous for its beautiful beaches, historic buildings, and its strong connection to the ocean.
Where is Nantucket?
Nantucket is located at coordinates 41 degrees, 16 minutes, 53 seconds North and 70 degrees, 6 minutes, 1 second West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Nantucket is about 10 square kilometers (or 3.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.7 square kilometers (1.4 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Nantucket?
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| 2020 | 10,166 | — | |
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Based on the 2000 census, there were 3,830 people living in Nantucket. These people lived in 1,525 different homes. The population density was about 601 people per square kilometer (or 1,555 people per square mile).
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 14% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 42% were between 25 and 44 years old, which is a large group of working adults. About 13.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Nantucket was 38 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 101 males. This means there were slightly more males than females in the area.
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Location in Nantucket County and the state of Massachusetts.
