Westborough (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Westborough, Massachusetts
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Westborough Town Hall
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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 | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,255 |
| • Density | 2,253.71/sq mi (870.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
01580-01582
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-75050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0611409 |
Westborough is a special type of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the town of Westborough in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2010, about 4,045 people lived there.
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About Westborough's Location
Westborough covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Westborough?
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| 2020 | 4,255 | — | |
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In 2000, there were nearly 4,000 people living in Westborough. These people lived in about 1,719 homes. Many of these homes were families, while others were single people or groups of friends living together.
Diversity in Westborough
Most people living in Westborough in 2000 were White. However, the community also had people from many different backgrounds. This included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with more than one racial group. About 3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Westborough
The people in Westborough come from all age groups. In 2000, about 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 35% were young adults between 25 and 44. Older adults, aged 65 or more, made up about 17% of the population. The average age of people in Westborough was 38 years old.
