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'''West Concord''' is a [[census-designated place]] and part of the town of [[Concord, Massachusetts|Concord]] in [[Middlesex County, Massachusetts]]. As of the [[2000]] census, West Concord had a total population of 5,632.
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== Geography ==
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West Concord is located at 42&deg;27'17" North, 71&deg;24'2" West (42.454747, -71.400495){{GR|1}}.
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], West Concord has a total area of 9.3 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (3.6 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 8.8 km&sup2; (3.4 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 0.5 km&sup2; (0.2 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 5.01% water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of [[2000]], there are 5,632 people, 1,844 households, and 1,296 families residing in West Concord. The [[population density]] is 637.7/km&sup2; (1,651.6/mi&sup2;). There are 1,914 housing units at an average density of 216.7/km&sup2; (561.3/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of West Concord is 83.59% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.82% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.50% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.61% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.35% from two or more races. 6.18% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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|subdivision_name3 = [[Concord, Massachusetts|Concord]]
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There are 1,844 households out of which 34.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% are non-families. 25.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.00.
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In West Concord the population is spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 131.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 142.5 males.
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The median income for a household in West Concord is $86,096, and the median income for a family is $102,210. Males have a median income of $56,053 versus $50,774 for females. The [[per capita income]] for West Concord is $43,271. 3.0% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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'''West Concord''' is an unincorporated village and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the town of [[Concord, Massachusetts|Concord]] in [[Middlesex County, Massachusetts|Middlesex County]], [[Massachusetts]], United States. The population was 6,320 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020"/>
== External links ==
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|42.454747|-71.400495}}


==Geography==
[[Category:Middlesex County, Massachusetts]]
West Concord is located in central Middlesex County at {{Coord|42|27|17|N|71|24|2|W|type:city}} (42.454747, -71.400495),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> in the southwestern part of the town of Concord. The CDP is bordered to the north by [[Massachusetts Route 2]]; to the southeast by Dugan Brook, Caterina Heights, and Second Division Brook; to the southwest by the town of [[Sudbury, Massachusetts|Sudbury]]; and to the west by the town of [[Acton, Massachusetts|Acton]].<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/tigerweb| title=TIGERweb: West Concord CDP, Massachusetts| access-date=June 13, 2023}}</ref>
[[Category:Census-designated places in Massachusetts]]


[[Massachusetts Route 62]] runs through the village as its Main Street, leading east {{convert|2|mi|0}} to the center of Concord and southwest {{convert|3.5|mi|1}} to [[Maynard, Massachusetts|Maynard]]. Route 2, a major highway, leads southeast {{Convert|17|mi}} to [[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]] and northwest {{convert|21|mi}} to [[Leominster, Massachusetts|Leominster]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the West Concord CDP has a total area of {{convert|3.58|sqmi|2}}, of which {{Convert|3.38|sqmi|2}} are land and {{convert|0.20|sqmi|2}} (5.70%), are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> The [[Assabet River]] flows through the village just south of its center, running northeastward to join the [[Concord River]] on the north side of Concord village. Warners Pond is in the northern part of West Concord, and Kennedys Pond is in the southwest. Via the Assabet and Concord rivers, the CDP is part of the [[Merrimack River]] watershed.
'''West Concord P@wns Concord Center'''

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 1285
|1960= 1556
|1970=
|1980= 5331
|1990= 5761
|2000= 5632
|2010= 6028
|2020= 6320
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}
{{See also|List of Massachusetts locations by per capita income}}
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 5,632 people, 1,844 households, and 1,296 families living in the CDP. The population density was 637.7/km{{sup|2}} (1,651.6/mi{{sup|2}}). There were 1,914 housing units at an average density of 216.7/km{{sup|2}} (561.3/mi{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the CDP was 83.59% White, 5.82% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.61% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.18%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>

Of the 1,844 households 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.4% of households were one person and 10.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.5 males.

The median household income was $86,096 and the median family income was $102,210. Males had a median income of $56,053 versus $50,774 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $43,271. About 1.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

==References==
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{{Middlesex County, Massachusetts}}

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Middlesex County, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Massachusetts]]

Latest revision as of 06:18, 16 April 2024

West Concord, Massachusetts
Census-designated place
West Concord 5&10
West Concord 5&10
Location in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Location in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°27′17″N 71°24′2″W / 42.45472°N 71.40056°W / 42.45472; -71.40056
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
TownConcord
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.58 sq mi (9.27 km2)
 • Land3.38 sq mi (8.75 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
6,320
 • Density1,872.04/sq mi (722.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
01742 (Concord)
Area code978
FIPS code25-75680
GNIS feature ID0611517

West Concord is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,320 at the 2020 census.[2]

Geography

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West Concord is located in central Middlesex County at 42°27′17″N 71°24′2″W / 42.45472°N 71.40056°W / 42.45472; -71.40056 (42.454747, -71.400495),[3] in the southwestern part of the town of Concord. The CDP is bordered to the north by Massachusetts Route 2; to the southeast by Dugan Brook, Caterina Heights, and Second Division Brook; to the southwest by the town of Sudbury; and to the west by the town of Acton.[4]

Massachusetts Route 62 runs through the village as its Main Street, leading east 2 miles (3 km) to the center of Concord and southwest 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Maynard. Route 2, a major highway, leads southeast 17 miles (27 km) to Cambridge and northwest 21 miles (34 km) to Leominster.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the West Concord CDP has a total area of 3.58 square miles (9.27 km2), of which 3.38 square miles (8.75 km2) are land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) (5.70%), are water.[1] The Assabet River flows through the village just south of its center, running northeastward to join the Concord River on the north side of Concord village. Warners Pond is in the northern part of West Concord, and Kennedys Pond is in the southwest. Via the Assabet and Concord rivers, the CDP is part of the Merrimack River watershed.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19501,285—
19601,55621.1%
19805,331—
19905,7618.1%
20005,632−2.2%
20106,0287.0%
20206,3204.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
See also: List of Massachusetts locations by per capita income

At the 2000 census there were 5,632 people, 1,844 households, and 1,296 families living in the CDP. The population density was 637.7/km2 (1,651.6/mi2). There were 1,914 housing units at an average density of 216.7/km2 (561.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 83.59% White, 5.82% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.61% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.18%.[6]

Of the 1,844 households 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.4% of households were one person and 10.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.5 males.

The median household income was $86,096 and the median family income was $102,210. Males had a median income of $56,053 versus $50,774 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $43,271. About 1.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – West Concord CDP, Massachusetts: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "TIGERweb: West Concord CDP, Massachusetts". Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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