South Yarmouth, Massachusetts facts for kids
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South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Windmill Beach
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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 | Yarmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.81 sq mi (20.23 km2) |
| • Land | 6.96 sq mi (18.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,703 |
| • Density | 1,682.43/sq mi (649.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02664
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| Area code(s) | 508/774 |
| FIPS code | 25-66035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615882 |
South Yarmouth is a community located in the town of Yarmouth. It is part of Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 11,703 people lived there. South Yarmouth is one of the biggest communities in Yarmouth.
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Location and Size of South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth is found in the southeastern part of the town of Yarmouth. It is located at coordinates 41°40′4″N 70°11′59″W / 41.66778°N 70.19972°W. To its west is West Yarmouth. To the east, you will find West Dennis.
North of South Yarmouth is U.S. Route 6, which is also known as the Mid-Cape Highway. Beyond this highway is the community of Yarmouth Port.
The total area of South Yarmouth is about 20.2 square kilometers (7.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 18.0 square kilometers (6.96 square miles). The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles), is water.
People Living in South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth is home to many people. In 2020, the population was 11,703. This number shows how many people live in the area.
In 2000, there were 11,603 people living in South Yarmouth. These people lived in 5,485 households. A household means a group of people living together in one home.
Many different people make up the community. About 94.74% of the people were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1.63% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.08 people. The average family had about 2.67 people.
Schools in South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth has several schools for students of different ages. These schools help children learn and grow.
Here are the schools located in South Yarmouth:
- Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
- Laurence C. MacArthur Elementary
- Station Avenue Elementary
- St. Pius X School (This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Superior Academy (This is a private middle school)
Students who go to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School come from both Yarmouth and Dennis, Massachusetts.
Famous People from South Yarmouth
Some notable people have lived or were born in South Yarmouth.
- Charles Henry Davis was a Civil engineer and a kind person who gave a lot to charity. He lived and worked in South Yarmouth.
- Scott Geoffrion was a famous drag racing driver in the NHRA Pro Stock series. He was born in South Yarmouth.
See also
In Spanish: South Yarmouth (Massachusetts) para niños
