Orange (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Orange, Massachusetts
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Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.06 sq mi (15.69 km2) |
| • Land | 5.99 sq mi (15.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,636 |
| • Density | 606.81/sq mi (234.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
01355, 01364, 01378
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| Area code(s) | 978 |
| FIPS code | 25-51230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0609456 |
Orange is a small community located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. In 2010, about 4,018 people lived here. Orange is also part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Orange Located?
Orange is found at specific coordinates: 42.587796 degrees North and -72.308163 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Orange is about 15.6 square kilometers (6.0 square miles). Most of this area, about 15.5 square kilometers (6.0 square miles), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.17%, is water.
Who Lives in Orange?
The number of people living in Orange changes over time. In 2020, the population was 3,636 people.
Population Details
Back in 2000, there were 3,945 people living in Orange. These people lived in 1,545 households, and 999 of these were families. The population density was about 253.9 people per square kilometer (657.3 per square mile).
Most of the people living in Orange in 2000 were White (95.87%). There were also smaller groups of Black people (1.22%), Native American people (0.25%), and Asian people (0.61%). Some people identified with other races or with two or more races. About 1.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 34.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 45% of households were married couples living together. About 14.8% were households led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.54 people, and the average family had about 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The population in Orange was spread across different age groups in 2000:
- About 28.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of the population, was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Orange (condado de Franklin) para niños
