North Scituate, Massachusetts facts for kids
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North Scituate, Massachusetts
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A kitchen store in North Scituate
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Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.86 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
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| • Total | 5,414 |
| • Density | 1,443.35/sq mi (557.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02060
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| Area code(s) | 781 |
| FIPS code | 25-49165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0613848 |
North Scituate is a special area in the town of Scituate. It is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,414 people lived there. Long ago, this place was known as Gannet Corner.
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Where is North Scituate Located?
North Scituate is found at these coordinates: 42°12′44″N 70°45′59″W / 42.21222°N 70.76639°W. It covers an area of about 9.86 square kilometers (3.81 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The name "Scituate" comes from a Native American word, satuit. This word means "cold brook." It refers to a river that flows into Scituate Harbor.
Water Features
North Scituate has a freshwater pond called Hunter's Pond. This pond gets its water from Bound Brook. Hunter's Pond then flows into the Gulph River, which is saltwater. There is even a waterfall where the pond meets the river near Mordecai Lincoln Road.
Getting Around
You can take a train directly from North Scituate to Boston. The North Scituate station is part of the Greenbush Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the city.
Who Lives in North Scituate?
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| 2020 | 5,414 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of North Scituate was 5,414 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 1,849 households in North Scituate. Many of these were families, with 67.8% being married couples. About 36.7% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The people living in North Scituate are of different ages. About 27.5% were under 18 years old. Around 15.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in North Scituate was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: North Scituate (Massachusetts) para niños
