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Seabrook, Massachusetts
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Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Barnstable
Town Mashpee
Area
 • Total 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2)
 • Land 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 448
 • Density 1,272.73/sq mi (491.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 25-60505
GNIS feature ID 1877300

Seabrook is a small community in Massachusetts, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a separate place for population studies. Seabrook is part of the larger town of Mashpee. It is located in Barnstable County. In 2020, about 448 people lived there.

Where is Seabrook Located?

Seabrook is in the southern part of the town of Mashpee. It is right on the western edge of Mashpee. The coordinates for Seabrook are 41°34′55″N 70°29′55″W / 41.58194°N 70.49861°W / 41.58194; -70.49861.

What are Seabrook's Borders?

Seabrook shares its western border with the town of Falmouth. To the northeast, it is bordered by Old Ockway Road. A small part of Red Brook Road and the Monomoscoy Island CDP are to its southeast. Hamblin Pond forms its southern border.

How Big is Seabrook?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Seabrook covers a total area of about 0.9 square kilometers. This entire area is land.

Who Lives in Seabrook?

The number of people living in Seabrook changes over time. Here is how the population has been counted:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 477
2010 455 −4.6%
2020 448 −1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

What is the Population Like?

In 2000, there were 477 people living in Seabrook. These people lived in 187 households. Most households (154) were families. The area had about 498 people per square kilometer. Most residents (99.58%) were White.

Many households (73.3%) were married couples living together. About 25.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 2.76 people.

What is the Age Range in Seabrook?

The population in Seabrook has a mix of ages. In 2000:

  • 20.5% of people were under 18 years old.
  • 4.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 22.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • 26.0% were 65 years or older.

The median age was 47 years. This means half the people were younger than 47 and half were older.

What About Income?

In 2000, the median income for a household in Seabrook was $70,536. For a family, the median income was $78,540. The average income per person was $29,097. Very few people (1.5%) were living below the poverty line.

What is the Weather Like in Seabrook?

Seabrook, Massachusetts, has a specific climate each year.

How Cold Does it Get?

In a typical year, the temperature in Seabrook drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for about 167 days.

How Much Rain and Snow Does Seabrook Get?

Seabrook usually gets about 45.8 inches of rain each year. This is considered a high amount for the United States. Snow does not stay on the ground for many days. It covers the ground 0 days per year, which is very low for the US. You can think of the yearly rain as nine full days of moderate rain.

What About Humidity?

The humidity in Seabrook is below 60% for about 27.6 days each year. This is about 7.6% of the year.

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