Sandwich (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Sandwich, Massachusetts
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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 | Sandwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.86 km2) |
| • Land | 3.63 sq mi (9.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,998 |
| • Density | 827.03/sq mi (319.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02563, 02644
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-59700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616643 |
Sandwich is a small community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 2,998 people lived in Sandwich village. The larger town of Sandwich has a total population of over 20,000 people.
Where is Sandwich Located?
Sandwich village is in the northwestern part of the town of Sandwich. It's located at 41°45′32″N 70°30′0″W / 41.75889°N 70.50000°W.
- To the north, you'll find Massachusetts Route 6A and the Cape Cod Canal.
- The northeast side borders Cape Cod Bay.
- To the east, there's the Dock Creek saltmarsh and the nearby community of East Sandwich.
- South of the village is U.S. Route 6, also called the Mid-Cape Highway.
- The western border is shared with the town of Bourne.
The total area of Sandwich village is about 9.9 square kilometers (3.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.4 square kilometers (3.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.18 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Sandwich?
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| 2020 | 2,998 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,058 people living in Sandwich village. There were 1,379 households, which are groups of people living in the same home. About 864 of these households were families.
Most people living in Sandwich village are White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are also from other backgrounds or identify with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sandwich village in 2000 was 48 years old. This means it's a community with many adults.
