North Seekonk, Massachusetts facts for kids
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North Seekonk, Massachusetts
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Memorial Baptist Church
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Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Town | Seekonk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,726 |
| • Density | 1,948.53/sq mi (752.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 25-49200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867309 |
North Seekonk is a community in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It's part of the larger town of Seekonk. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau. This means it's a specific area used for collecting population data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
In 2010, the population of North Seekonk was 2,643 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 2,726 people.
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About North Seekonk's Location
North Seekonk is located in the eastern part of Massachusetts. Its exact coordinates are 41 degrees, 53 minutes, 32 seconds North latitude and 71 degrees, 19 minutes, 41 seconds West longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that North Seekonk covers a total area of about 3.69 square kilometers (or 1.43 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.62 square kilometers (1.40 square miles). A small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in North Seekonk?
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| 2020 | 2,726 | — | |
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The population of North Seekonk has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the numbers:
- In 2000, there were 2,598 people living in North Seekonk.
- By 2010, the population was 2,643.
- In 2020, the population reached 2,726.
Community Life and Homes
In 2000, there were 985 households in North Seekonk. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 761 were families.
- About 31.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (62.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.1% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- About 19.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had about 2.64 people, and the average family had about 3.00 people.
Age Groups in North Seekonk
In 2000, the people in North Seekonk were spread across different age groups:
- 23.9% were under 18 years old.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in North Seekonk was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
See also
In Spanish: North Seekonk para niños
