Sturbridge (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.40 sq mi (14.00 km2) |
| • Land | 5.33 sq mi (13.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,385 |
| • Density | 447.55/sq mi (172.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
01518, 01566
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-68120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0610150 |
Sturbridge is a community located within the larger town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. It is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. Sturbridge is found in Worcester County, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,385 people lived here.
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Geography of Sturbridge
Sturbridge is located at coordinates 42°5′52″N 72°3′50″W / 42.09778°N 72.06389°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this community is about 14.0 square kilometers (5.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.9 square kilometers (5.3 square miles), is land. A smaller part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means Sturbridge has very little water area compared to its land.
People of Sturbridge
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| 2020 | 2,385 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Sturbridge. In the year 2000, there were 2,047 people living in this community. They lived in 795 households, and 580 of these were families.
Population Density and Diversity
The population density was about 147.7 people per square kilometer (382.8 people per square mile). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. Most people in Sturbridge were White (97.56%). A small number were Asian (2.05%), and even smaller numbers were Black or African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 0.83% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 795 households, about 34.1% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.0%) were married couples living together. About 8.2% had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 22.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups
The population in Sturbridge was spread across different age groups. About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 31.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 12.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Sturbridge was 39 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sturbridge was $56,806. For families, the average income was $65,649. The average income per person in the community was $24,596. A small number of families (5.1%) and people (5.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 13.5% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Sturbridge (condado de Worcester) para niños
