South Duxbury, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Duxbury, Massachusetts
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Looking north on Standish Street
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Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.41 sq mi (11.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.60 km2) |
| • Water | 1.47 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,463 |
| • Density | 1,179.90/sq mi (455.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 25-63690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615382 |
South Duxbury is a special area in the town of Duxbury, located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population information, even though it's not a separate city or town. In 2020, about 3,463 people lived here.
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Exploring South Duxbury's Location
South Duxbury is found at these coordinates: 42°1′13″N 70°41′43″W / 42.02028°N 70.69528°W. It covers a total area of about 11.42 square kilometers (4.41 square miles).
Land and Water Areas
Most of South Duxbury is land, about 7.60 square kilometers (2.94 square miles). The rest, about 3.82 square kilometers (1.47 square miles), is water. This means a good part of the area is covered by water, like ponds or parts of the bay.
Who Lives in South Duxbury?
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| 2020 | 3,463 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,062 people living in South Duxbury. These people lived in about 1,099 homes. Many of these homes were families, with about 864 families living there.
Understanding the Population
- Many homes in South Duxbury have children under 18 living in them.
- Most families are married couples living together.
- The average home had about 2.79 people, and the average family had about 3.20 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in South Duxbury are of all ages:
- About 30.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 3.6% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 24.4% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 28.8% were older adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living here was 40 years old.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in South Duxbury was about $96,929 per year. For families, the average income was around $107,094 per year.
Discovering Halls Corner
Halls Corner is a popular spot within South Duxbury. It's a small area where you can find many different shops and services.
What You'll Find at Halls Corner
Halls Corner is where five streets meet in a roundabout, which is a circular intersection. These streets are Standish Street, Bay Road, Washington Street, Depot Street, and Chestnut Street. You can find all sorts of places here, like:
- Grocery stores
- Clothing shops
- Gas stations
- Pharmacies
- Banks
- Places to eat
- Consignment shops (where you can buy and sell used items)
- Flower shops
- Hair and nail salons
- Ice cream shops
- Wine and spirits stores
- Dentist offices
- Bakeries
- The South Duxbury Post Office
A Look at History and Transportation
Years ago, a train line called the Old Colony Railroad used to run through South Duxbury. However, it closed in the late 1930s. Today, the building where the train line once was is now home to the Duxbury Clipper, which is a local newspaper.
If you need to get around, the SAIL Line (Seaside Area Inter-town Link) bus also goes through Halls Corner. This bus service is run by GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority) and stops at the Depot Plaza.
See also
In Spanish: South Duxbury (Massachusetts) para niños
