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'''Acushnet''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=En-us-Acushnet.ogg|ə|'|k|ʊ|ʃ|n|ə|t}}<ref name=NativeAmericanPlacenames-2004>{{cite book|last1=Bright|first1=William|title=Native American placenames of the United States|date=2004|publisher=University of Oklahoma|location=Norman|isbn=0806135980|page=22|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5XfxzCm1qa4C&pg |
'''Acushnet''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=En-us-Acushnet.ogg|ə|'|k|ʊ|ʃ|n|ə|t}}<ref name=NativeAmericanPlacenames-2004>{{cite book|last1=Bright|first1=William|title=Native American placenames of the United States|date=2004|publisher=University of Oklahoma|location=Norman|isbn=0806135980|page=22|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5XfxzCm1qa4C&pg=PA22|access-date=November 11, 2014}}</ref>) is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Bristol County, Massachusetts|Bristol County]], [[Massachusetts]], United States. The population was 10,559 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020">{{cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2500500520|title=Census - Geography Profile: Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=November 11, 2021}}</ref> |
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Acushnet is a part of the [[South Coast (Massachusetts)|South Coast]] region of Massachusetts which encompasses the cities and towns that surround [[Buzzards Bay]] (excluding the [[Elizabeth Islands]], [[Bourne, Massachusetts|Bourne]] and [[Falmouth, Massachusetts|Falmouth]]), [[Mount Hope Bay]] and the [[Sakonnet River]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Acushnet was first settled in 1659. It has been included as a part of three separate towns throughout its history. It was formerly the northeastern section of the town of [[Dartmouth, Massachusetts|Dartmouth]], which included the towns of [[Westport, Massachusetts|Westport]], [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], and [[Fairhaven, Massachusetts|Fairhaven]]. In 1787, New Bedford separated from Dartmouth, and included the lands of Fairhaven and Acushnet. In 1812, Fairhaven was incorporated as a separate town, again including the lands of Acushnet. |
Acushnet was first settled in 1659. It has been included as a part of three separate towns throughout its history. It was formerly the northeastern section of the town of [[Dartmouth, Massachusetts|Dartmouth]], as well as [[Old Dartmouth]], which included the towns of [[Westport, Massachusetts|Westport]], [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], and [[Fairhaven, Massachusetts|Fairhaven]]. In 1787, New Bedford separated from Dartmouth, and included the lands of Fairhaven and Acushnet. In 1812, Fairhaven was incorporated as a separate town, again including the lands of Acushnet. Finally, the town was officially incorporated in 1860. The name "Acushnet", which is also the name of the [[Acushnet River|river]] the town lies on, comes from the [[Massachusett language|Wampanoag]] ''Cushnea'', meaning "peaceful resting place near water", originally designating the fact that the tribe which sold the land to the Puritans inhabited the lands leading up to the river. |
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In 1841, Herman Melville joined the crew of the whaler Acushnet. |
In 1841, Herman Melville joined the crew of the whaler Acushnet. He later wrote about his travels at sea culminating in the novel [[Moby Dick]]. |
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In 1910, the Acushnet Process Company (now the [[Acushnet Company]]), was founded in the town, and continues to be one of Southeastern Massachusetts's most enduring industries. |
In 1910, the Acushnet Process Company (now the [[Acushnet Company]]), was founded in the town, and continues to be one of Southeastern Massachusetts's most enduring industries. The Acushnet Company owns the [[Titleist]] brand name, under which golf balls, golf clubs, and other golf paraphernalia are marketed. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|49.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|47.7|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.4|km2|order=flip}}, or 2.76%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> Acushnet is bordered to the east and northeast by [[Rochester, Massachusetts|Rochester]], to the southeast by [[Mattapoisett, Massachusetts|Mattapoisett]], to the south by [[Fairhaven, Massachusetts|Fairhaven]], to the west by [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], and to the northwest by [[Freetown, Massachusetts|Freetown]]. The town line between Acushnet, Rochester and Mattapoisett forms a portion of the border between Bristol and [[Plymouth County, Massachusetts|Plymouth]] counties. Acushnet lies approximately {{convert|50|mi}} south of [[Boston]], {{convert|20|mi}} west of [[Cape Cod]], {{convert|4|mi|0}} north of [[Buzzards Bay]], and {{convert|30|mi}} southeast of [[Providence, Rhode Island]]. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|49.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|47.7|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.4|km2|order=flip}}, or 2.76%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2500500520| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212145218/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2500500520| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref> Acushnet is bordered to the east and northeast by [[Rochester, Massachusetts|Rochester]], to the southeast by [[Mattapoisett, Massachusetts|Mattapoisett]], to the south by [[Fairhaven, Massachusetts|Fairhaven]], to the west by [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], and to the northwest by [[Freetown, Massachusetts|Freetown]]. The town line between Acushnet, Rochester and Mattapoisett forms a portion of the border between Bristol and [[Plymouth County, Massachusetts|Plymouth]] counties. Acushnet lies approximately {{convert|50|mi}} south of [[Boston]], {{convert|20|mi}} west of [[Cape Cod]], {{convert|4|mi|0}} north of [[Buzzards Bay]], and {{convert|30|mi}} southeast of [[Providence, Rhode Island]]. |
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Acushnet contains the [[Acushnet Center]] [[census-designated place]], which is the most densely-populated part of town. The CDP contains 28.7% of the town's overall population and just 7.7% of its land area. |
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Acushnet lies along the [[Acushnet River]] and its tributaries, including the Keene River and Squinn Brook, which feed the New Bedford Reservoir, in turn feeding the Acushnet. The Acushnet River is the town line between it and New Bedford south of Main Street. There are several other ponds in the town, including Hamlin's Mill Pond (along the Acushnet), East Pond and a portion of Tinkham Pond, which lies along the Mattapoisett town line. The town lies within the coastal plain, mostly below {{convert|80|ft}} elevation, with higher points around Mendon and Perry Hills in the southeast of town and in the Sassaquin area in the northwest corner of town, where the highest point in town rises slightly above {{convert|160|ft}} above sea level. Most of the town's population lies along the New Bedford line, with the biggest area being in the southwest corner of the town, near the town hall.<ref>Massachusetts Atlas & Gazetteer, pp. 57, 58, 63 & 64. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, Inc., 2002.</ref> |
Acushnet lies along the [[Acushnet River]] and its tributaries, including the Keene River and Squinn Brook, which feed the New Bedford Reservoir, in turn feeding the Acushnet. The Acushnet River is the town line between it and New Bedford south of Main Street. There are several other ponds in the town, including Hamlin's Mill Pond (along the Acushnet), East Pond and a portion of Tinkham Pond, which lies along the Mattapoisett town line. The town lies within the coastal plain, mostly below {{convert|80|ft}} elevation, with higher points around Mendon and Perry Hills in the southeast of town and in the Sassaquin area in the northwest corner of town, where the highest point in town rises slightly above {{convert|160|ft}} above sea level. Most of the town's population lies along the New Bedford line, with the biggest area being in the southwest corner of the town, near the town hall.<ref>Massachusetts Atlas & Gazetteer, pp. 57, 58, 63 & 64. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, Inc., 2002.</ref> |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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A short, {{convert|2.8|mi|adj=on}} stretch of [[Massachusetts Route 105|Route 105]] passes through the northeast corner of town, both entering and exiting through Rochester. Otherwise, the town contains no state or federal highways. [[Massachusetts Route 18|Route 18]] and [[Massachusetts Route 140|Route 140]] both pass to the west of the town, with the former passing within feet of the town line as it enters Freetown. [[Interstate 195 (Rhode Island–Massachusetts)|Interstate 195]], the nearest interstate to the town, passes just south of the town through Fairhaven, with the nearest exits being Exits 16, 17 and 18. |
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A short, {{convert|2.8|mi|adj=on}} stretch of [[Massachusetts Route 105|Route 105]] passes through the northeast corner of town, both entering and exiting through Rochester. Otherwise, the town contains no state or federal highways. [[Massachusetts Route 18|Route 18]] and [[Massachusetts Route 140|Route 140]] both pass through New Bedford to the west of town, with the former passing within feet of the town line as it enters Freetown. [[Interstate 195 (Rhode Island–Massachusetts)|Interstate 195]], the nearest interstate to the town, passes just south of the town through Fairhaven, with the nearest exits being Exits 27–29. |
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[[Southeastern Regional Transit Authority|SRTA]] operates a short bus route through the southern part of town, which links to Fairhaven. There is no rail service or airports within the town. The [[Old Colony Lines (MBTA)|Middleborough/Lakeville Line]] of the [[MBTA Commuter Rail]] system is currently in the process of expanding their route to end in neighboring New Bedford. New Bedford also has the nearest airport, the [[New Bedford Regional Airport]]. The nearest airport with national service is [[T.F. Green Airport]] in Rhode Island, forty miles to the west. |
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[[Southeastern Regional Transit Authority|SRTA]] operates a short bus route through the southern part of town, which links to Fairhaven. There is no rail service or airports within the town. The [[Old Colony Lines (MBTA)|Middleborough/Lakeville Line]] of the [[MBTA Commuter Rail]] system is currently in the process of expanding their route to end in neighboring New Bedford. New Bedford also has the nearest airport, the [[New Bedford Regional Airport]]. The nearest airport with national service is [[T.F. Green Airport]] in Rhode Island, {{cvt|40|mi}} to the west. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/acushnettownbristolcountymassachusetts/PST045223 |access-date=December 27, 2023 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> the mean travel time to work among residents was 28.4 minutes. |
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==Demographics== |
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| footnote= Source: [[United States Census]] records and [[Population Estimates Program]] data.<ref name="2010_Census">{{cite web | title=TOTAL POPULATION (P1), 2010 Census Summary File 1, All County Subdivisions within Massachusetts | publisher=United States Census Bureau | accessdate=September 13, 2011 | url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/P1/0400000US25.06000 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212202839/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/P1/0400000US25.06000 | url-status=dead | archive-date=February 12, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="2000-2009_PopulationEstimates">{{cite web|title=Massachusetts by Place and County Subdivision - GCT-T1. Population Estimates |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=July 12, 2011 |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GCTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US25&-_box_head_nbr=GCT-T1&-ds_name=PEP_2009_EST&-_lang=en&-format=ST-9&-_sse=on |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106065336/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GCTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US25&-_box_head_nbr=GCT-T1&-ds_name=PEP_2009_EST&-_lang=en&-format=ST-9&-_sse=on |archivedate=January 6, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="1990_Census">{{cite web | title=1990 Census of Population, General Population Characteristics: Massachusetts | id=1990 CP-1-23 | at=Table 76: General Characteristics of Persons, Households, and Families: 1990 | publisher=US Census Bureau | accessdate=July 12, 2011 | date=December 1990 | url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cp1/cp-1-23.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207032409/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cp1/cp-1-23.pdf | archive-date=2013-12-07 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="1980_Census">{{cite web | title=1980 Census of the Population, Number of Inhabitants: Massachusetts | id=PC80-1-A23 | at=Table 4. Populations of County Subdivisions: 1960 to 1980 | publisher=US Census Bureau | accessdate=July 12, 2011 |date=December 1981 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_maABC-01.pdf| archiveurl= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20100805234734/http%3A//www2%2Ecensus%2Egov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_maABC%2D01%2Epdf| archivedate= August 5, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref name="1950_Census">{{cite journal | title=1950 Census of Population | volume=1: Number of Inhabitants | at=Section 6, Pages 21-10 and 21-11, Massachusetts Table 6. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions: 1930 to 1950 | publisher=Bureau of the Census | accessdate=July 12, 2011 | year=1952 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/23761117v1ch06.pdf}}</ref><ref name="1920_Census">{{cite web | title=1920 Census of Population | at=Number of Inhabitants, by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions. Pages 21-5 through 21-7. Massachusetts Table 2. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions: 1920, 1910, and 1920 | publisher=Bureau of the Census | accessdate=July 12, 2011 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41084506no553ch2.pdf}}</ref><ref name="1890_Census">{{cite web | title=1890 Census of the Population | at=Pages 179 through 182. Massachusetts Table 5. Population of States and Territories by Minor Civil Divisions: 1880 and 1890 | publisher=Department of the Interior, Census Office | accessdate=July 12, 2011 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41084506no553ch2.pdf}}</ref><ref name="1870_Census">{{cite web | title=1870 Census of the Population | at=Pages 217 through 220. Table IX. Population of Minor Civil Divisions, &c. Massachusetts | publisher=Department of the Interior, Census Office | accessdate=July 12, 2011 | year=1872| url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870e-05.pdf| archiveurl= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20100808224146/http%3A//www2%2Ecensus%2Egov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870e%2D05%2Epdf| archivedate= August 8, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref name="1860_Census">{{cite web | title=1860 Census | at=Pages 220 through 226. State of Massachusetts Table No. 3. Populations of Cities, Towns, &c. | publisher=Department of the Interior, Census Office | accessdate=July 12, 2011 | year=1864 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1860a-08.pdf| archiveurl= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20100808213250/http%3A//www2%2Ecensus%2Egov/prod2/decennial/documents/1860a%2D08%2Epdf| archivedate= August 8, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> |
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| footnote= Source: [[United States Census]] records and [[Population Estimates Program]] data.<ref name="2010_Census">{{cite web | title=TOTAL POPULATION (P1), 2010 Census Summary File 1, All County Subdivisions within Massachusetts | publisher=United States Census Bureau | access-date=September 13, 2011 | url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/P1/0400000US25.06000 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212202839/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/P1/0400000US25.06000 | url-status=dead | archive-date=February 12, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="2000-2009_PopulationEstimates">{{cite web|title=Massachusetts by Place and County Subdivision - GCT-T1. Population Estimates |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 12, 2011 |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GCTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US25&-_box_head_nbr=GCT-T1&-ds_name=PEP_2009_EST&-_lang=en&-format=ST-9&-_sse=on |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106065336/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GCTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US25&-_box_head_nbr=GCT-T1&-ds_name=PEP_2009_EST&-_lang=en&-format=ST-9&-_sse=on |archive-date=January 6, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="1990_Census">{{cite web | title=1990 Census of Population, General Population Characteristics: Massachusetts | id=1990 CP-1-23 | at=Table 76: General Characteristics of Persons, Households, and Families: 1990 | publisher=US Census Bureau | access-date=July 12, 2011 | date=December 1990 | url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cp1/cp-1-23.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207032409/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cp1/cp-1-23.pdf | archive-date=December 7, 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="1980_Census">{{cite web | title=1980 Census of the Population, Number of Inhabitants: Massachusetts | id=PC80-1-A23 | at=Table 4. Populations of County Subdivisions: 1960 to 1980 | publisher=US Census Bureau | access-date=July 12, 2011 |date=December 1981 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_maABC-01.pdf| archive-url= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20100805234734/http%3A//www2%2Ecensus%2Egov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_maABC%2D01%2Epdf| archive-date= August 5, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref name="1950_Census">{{cite journal | title=1950 Census of Population | volume=1: Number of Inhabitants | at=Section 6, Pages 21-10 and 21-11, Massachusetts Table 6. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions: 1930 to 1950 | publisher=Bureau of the Census | access-date=July 12, 2011 | year=1952 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/23761117v1ch06.pdf}}</ref><ref name="1920_Census">{{cite web | title=1920 Census of Population | at=Number of Inhabitants, by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions. Pages 21-5 through 21-7. Massachusetts Table 2. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions: 1920, 1910, and 1920 | publisher=Bureau of the Census | access-date=July 12, 2011 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41084506no553ch2.pdf}}</ref><ref name="1890_Census">{{cite web | title=1890 Census of the Population | at=Pages 179 through 182. Massachusetts Table 5. Population of States and Territories by Minor Civil Divisions: 1880 and 1890 | publisher=Department of the Interior, Census Office | access-date=July 12, 2011 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41084506no553ch2.pdf}}</ref><ref name="1870_Census">{{cite web | title=1870 Census of the Population | at=Pages 217 through 220. Table IX. Population of Minor Civil Divisions, &c. Massachusetts | publisher=Department of the Interior, Census Office | access-date=July 12, 2011 | year=1872| url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870e-05.pdf| archive-url= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20100808224146/http%3A//www2%2Ecensus%2Egov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870e%2D05%2Epdf| archive-date= August 8, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref name="1860_Census">{{cite web | title=1860 Census | at=Pages 220 through 226. State of Massachusetts Table No. 3. Populations of Cities, Towns, &c. | publisher=Department of the Interior, Census Office | access-date=July 12, 2011 | year=1864 | url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1860a-08.pdf| archive-url= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20100808213250/http%3A//www2%2Ecensus%2Egov/prod2/decennial/documents/1860a%2D08%2Epdf| archive-date= August 8, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] | access-date=November 4, 2023 | url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html}}</ref> |
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As the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name=":0" /> there were 10,558 residents in the town, with a population density of {{convert|573.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 10,161 people, 3,793 households, and 2,837 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 550.6 people per square mile (212.6/km²). There were 3,889 housing units at an average density of 210.8 per square mile (81.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.42% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.78% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.79% of the population. Acushnet's population is 32% of Portuguese ancestry, 15% of French Ancestry, 12% of French Canadian ancestry and 10% of English ancestry.<ref>[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genealogyInfo.php?locIndex=2846 Acushnet - Acushnet - Ancestry & family history - ePodunk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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18.3% of residents were under 18 years of age, with 3.7% under 5 years. 21.5% of residents were age 65 or older. 52.3% of the population was female. |
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There were 3,793 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13. |
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The racial makeup of the town was 93.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 4.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.9% of the population. 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States. 13.1% of residents aged 5 years or older spoke a language other than English at home. |
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In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. |
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There were 4,108 households, with an average household size was 2.57. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $51,500, and the median income for a family was $58,722. Males had a median income of $38,709 versus $28,649 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,753. About 1.9% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. |
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In 2022, the median income for a household in the town was $88,196, and the median income per capita was $44,630. About 6.4% of the population was below the [[poverty line]]. |
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==Government== |
==Government== |
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Acushnet uses the town meeting form of government, with open town meetings and the Board of Selectmen leading the Town Administrator. |
Acushnet uses the [[town meeting]] form of government, with open town meetings and the Board of Selectmen leading the Town Administrator. The town has its own police force, and two fire stations, near the population center of town and in the northeast corner of town. |
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Acushnet is divided into three [[Electoral precinct|electoral precincts]]. Precinct 1 contains the southern part of town, including [[Acushnet Center, Massachusetts|Acushnet Center]]. Precincts 2 and 3 encompass the northwestern and northeastern sections of the town, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MassMapper |url=https://maps.massgis.digital.mass.gov/MassMapper/MassMapper.html?bl=MassGIS%20Basemap__100&l=massgis:GISDATA.WARDSPRECINCTS2022_POLY__GISDATA.WARDSPRECINCTS2022_POLY::Labels__ON__100,massgis:GISDATA.WARDSPRECINCTS2022_POLY__GISDATA.WARDSPRECINCTS2022_POLY::Default__ON__100&b=-70.9915065765381,42.20620558685529,-70.92970848083498,42.235984634612684 |access-date=December 27, 2023 |website=maps.massgis.digital.mass.gov}}</ref> |
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On the state level, Acushnet is represented in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] by Robert Koczera, and in the [[Massachusetts Senate]] by Mark Montigny. On the federal level, Acushnet is part of [[Massachusetts's 9th congressional district]], which is represented by [[William R. Keating]]; it is represented in the [[United States Senate]] by [[Elizabeth Warren]] and [[Ed Markey]]. |
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On the state level, Acushnet is represented in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] by [[William M. Straus|William Straus]] in Precinct 1 ([[Massachusetts House of Representatives' 10th Bristol district|10th Bristol District]]) and by [[Paul Schmid]] in Precincts 2 and 3 ([[Massachusetts House of Representatives' 8th Bristol district|8th Bristol district]]); it is represented in the [[Massachusetts Senate]] by [[Mark Montigny]] ([[Massachusetts Senate's 2nd Bristol and Plymouth district|2nd Bristol and Plymouth district]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021- 2031 Districts |url=https://malegislature.gov/Redistricting/NewDistricts/House |access-date=December 27, 2023 |website=malegislature.gov}}</ref> On the federal level, Acushnet is part of [[Massachusetts's 9th congressional district]], which is represented by [[William R. Keating]]; it is represented in the [[United States Senate]] by [[Elizabeth Warren]] and [[Ed Markey]]. |
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|+ Acushnet presidential election results<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:1970/year_to:1970/|title=Election Results}}</ref> |
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! Year |
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! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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! [[Third party (United States)|Third parties]] |
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! Total Votes |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[2020 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|2020]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.90% ''2,664'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.22%''' ''3,290'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|1.88% ''114'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|6,068 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|10.32% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[2016 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|2016]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.65% ''2,401'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.52%''' ''2,834'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|4.84% ''266'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|5,501 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|7.87% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[2012 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|2012]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.99%''' ''3,046'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|41.09% ''2,196'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|1.93% ''103'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|5,345 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|15.90% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[2008 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|2008]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''58.82%''' ''3,232'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.40% ''2,110'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|2.78% ''153'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|5,495 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|20.42% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[2004 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|2004]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.47%''' ''3,790'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|30.66% ''1,697'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.87% ''48'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|5,535 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.81% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[2000 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|2000]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''71.22%''' ''3,472'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|24.14% ''1,177'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|4.64% ''226'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|4,875 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|47.08% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1996 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1996]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''69.80%''' ''3,060'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|16.93% ''742'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|13.28% ''582'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|4,384 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|52.87% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1992 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1992]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.04%''' ''2,568'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|17.06% ''826'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|29.90% ''1,448'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|4,842 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|23.13% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1988 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1988]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''59.88%''' ''2,688'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|39.16% ''1,758'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.96% ''43'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|4,489 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|20.72% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1984 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1984]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''52.63%''' ''2,338'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.71% ''2,075'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.65% ''29'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|4,442 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|5.92% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[1980 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1980]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|42.33% ''1,893'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''42.75%''' ''1,912'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|14.92% ''667'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|4,472 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|0.42% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1976 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1976]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''70.27%''' ''3,082'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.86% ''1,178'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|2.87% ''126'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|4,386 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.41% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1972 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1972]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''61.81%''' ''2,429'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|37.33% ''1,467'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.87% ''34'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|3,930 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.48% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1968 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1968]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.17%''' ''2,236'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.25% ''861'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|5.58% ''183'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|3,280 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.92% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1964 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1964]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''81.23%''' ''2,341'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|18.63% ''537'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.14% ''4'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|2,882 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|62.60% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1960 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1960]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''74.31%''' ''1,996'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|25.61% ''688'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.07% ''2'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|2,686 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|48.70% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[1956 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1956]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|47.14% ''1,121'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.40%''' ''1,246'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.46% ''11'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|2,378 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|5.26% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1952 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1952]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.42%''' ''1,170'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.29% ''935'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.28% ''6'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|2,111 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|11.13% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1948 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1948]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''67.52%''' ''1,185'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|30.66% ''538'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|1.82% ''32'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|1,755 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.87% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1944 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1944]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''66.36%''' ''1,020'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|33.44% ''514'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.20% ''3'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|1,537 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.92% |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|[[1940 United States presidential election in Massachusetts|1940]] |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''69.92%''' ''1,132'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|29.77% ''482'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.31% ''5'' |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|1,619 |
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|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.15% |
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==Library== |
==Library== |
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The town of Acushnet first established a free library in 1896.<ref>Report of the Free Public Library Commission of Massachusetts. [https://books.google.com/books?id=gbUYAQAAIAAJ v.9] (1899)</ref><ref>[http://www.sailsinc.org/acushnet/ Russell Memorial Library] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208144809/http://www.sailsinc.org/acushnet/ |date=December 8, 2010 }}. Retrieved November 11, 2010</ref> The town's Russell Memorial Library, dedicated to a member of the prominent Russell family of New Bedford, lies in the town's population center. In fiscal year 2008, the town of Acushnet spent 0.87% ($189,813) of its budget on its public library—some $18 per person.<ref>July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; cf. The FY2008 Municipal Pie: What's Your Share? Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Library Commissioners. Boston: 2009. Available: [http://mblc.state.ma.us/advisory/statistics/public/repmunicpie/index.php Municipal Pie Reports] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123010127/http://mblc.state.ma.us/advisory/statistics/public/repmunicpie/index.php |date=January 23, 2012 }}. Retrieved August 4, 2010</ref> |
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On December 5, 2015, Russell Memorial Library closed its doors to relocate to the former Marie S. Howard School on Middle Road. The Acushnet Public Library opened on December 21, 2015. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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The Acushnet Public School District contains two public schools, an elementary school and a middle school. The Acushnet Elementary School serves students from preschool to fourth grade, and the Albert F. Ford Middle School serves students from fifth to eighth grade. The schools are located next to each other on Middle Road, near the geographic center of town. |
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Acushnet has two schools, the Acushnet Elementary School, with grades from preschool to 4th grade, and the Albert F. Ford Middle School, with grades 5th to 8th, both located near the geographic center of town. The town does not have a high school; the students may go to either [[New Bedford High School]] or [[Fairhaven High School]] per tuition agreements (although in practice, most go to Fairhaven). High school students may also choose to attend [[Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School]], [[Bristol County Agricultural High School]] or any other local private high school. The town is also home to Saint Francis Xavier School, a private Catholic school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. |
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Rising high school students are able to attend one of two public high schools in neighboring municipalities: [[Fairhaven High School and Academy|Fairhaven High School]] of the Fairhaven Public School District to the south, or [[New Bedford High School]] of [[New Bedford Public Schools]] to the west.<ref name="CensusBureauschooldistmap2020">{{cite web |title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bristol County, MA |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st25_ma/schooldistrict_maps/c25005_bristol/DC20SD_C25005.pdf |accessdate=July 22, 2022 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st25_ma/schooldistrict_maps/c25005_bristol/DC20SD_C25005_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> High school students may also choose to attend [[Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School]] in neighboring Rochester, [[Bristol County Agricultural High School]] in Dighton, or any other local private high school. |
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The town is also home to Saint Francis Xavier School, a private Catholic school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* Pat Flynn, Frontman of Straight Edge Hardcore band [[Have Heart]] and post-hardcore band [[Fiddlehead (band)|Fiddlehead]] |
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* [[Gideon Nye]], (1812–1888), merchant in the China trade |
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* [[Antonio Gattorno]] (1904–1980), leader in the Cuban Modern Art |
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* [[Clement Nye Swift]], (1846–1918), painter |
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* [[Gideon Nye]] (1812–1888), merchant in the China trade |
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* Dani Ryan, semi-finalist on Ink Master, season 12 |
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* [[Clement Nye Swift]] (1846–1918), painter |
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* [[Antonio Gattorno]], (1904-1980) Leader in the Cuban Modern Art |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Acushnet, Massachusetts | |
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 Acushnet Town Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 41°40′50″N 70°54′30″W / 41.68056°N 70.90833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Settled | 1659 |
| Incorporated | 1860 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.0 sq mi (49.1 km2) |
| • Land | 18.4 sq mi (47.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,559 |
| • Density | 560/sq mi (220/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 02743 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-00520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1729673 |
| Website | www |
Acushnet (/əˈkʊʃnət/ ⓘ[1]) is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,559 at the 2020 census.[2]
Acushnet is a part of the South Coast region of Massachusetts which encompasses the cities and towns that surround Buzzards Bay (excluding the Elizabeth Islands, Bourne and Falmouth), Mount Hope Bay and the Sakonnet River.
History
[edit]Acushnet was first settled in 1659. It has been included as a part of three separate towns throughout its history. It was formerly the northeastern section of the town of Dartmouth, as well as Old Dartmouth, which included the towns of Westport, New Bedford, and Fairhaven. In 1787, New Bedford separated from Dartmouth, and included the lands of Fairhaven and Acushnet. In 1812, Fairhaven was incorporated as a separate town, again including the lands of Acushnet. Finally, the town was officially incorporated in 1860. The name "Acushnet", which is also the name of the river the town lies on, comes from the Wampanoag Cushnea, meaning "peaceful resting place near water", originally designating the fact that the tribe which sold the land to the Puritans inhabited the lands leading up to the river.
In 1841, Herman Melville joined the crew of the whaler Acushnet. He later wrote about his travels at sea culminating in the novel Moby Dick.
In 1910, the Acushnet Process Company (now the Acushnet Company), was founded in the town, and continues to be one of Southeastern Massachusetts's most enduring industries. The Acushnet Company owns the Titleist brand name, under which golf balls, golf clubs, and other golf paraphernalia are marketed.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49.1 km2), of which 18.4 square miles (47.7 km2) is land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), or 2.76%, is water.[3] Acushnet is bordered to the east and northeast by Rochester, to the southeast by Mattapoisett, to the south by Fairhaven, to the west by New Bedford, and to the northwest by Freetown. The town line between Acushnet, Rochester and Mattapoisett forms a portion of the border between Bristol and Plymouth counties. Acushnet lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of Boston, 20 miles (32 km) west of Cape Cod, 4 miles (6 km) north of Buzzards Bay, and 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island.
Acushnet contains the Acushnet Center census-designated place, which is the most densely-populated part of town. The CDP contains 28.7% of the town's overall population and just 7.7% of its land area.
Acushnet lies along the Acushnet River and its tributaries, including the Keene River and Squinn Brook, which feed the New Bedford Reservoir, in turn feeding the Acushnet. The Acushnet River is the town line between it and New Bedford south of Main Street. There are several other ponds in the town, including Hamlin's Mill Pond (along the Acushnet), East Pond and a portion of Tinkham Pond, which lies along the Mattapoisett town line. The town lies within the coastal plain, mostly below 80 feet (24 m) elevation, with higher points around Mendon and Perry Hills in the southeast of town and in the Sassaquin area in the northwest corner of town, where the highest point in town rises slightly above 160 feet (49 m) above sea level. Most of the town's population lies along the New Bedford line, with the biggest area being in the southwest corner of the town, near the town hall.[4]
Surrounding communities
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Transportation
[edit]A short, 2.8-mile (4.5 km) stretch of Route 105 passes through the northeast corner of town, both entering and exiting through Rochester. Otherwise, the town contains no state or federal highways. Route 18 and Route 140 both pass through New Bedford to the west of town, with the former passing within feet of the town line as it enters Freetown. Interstate 195, the nearest interstate to the town, passes just south of the town through Fairhaven, with the nearest exits being Exits 27–29.
SRTA operates a short bus route through the southern part of town, which links to Fairhaven. There is no rail service or airports within the town. The Middleborough/Lakeville Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail system is currently in the process of expanding their route to end in neighboring New Bedford. New Bedford also has the nearest airport, the New Bedford Regional Airport. The nearest airport with national service is T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island, 40 mi (64 km) to the west.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau,[5] the mean travel time to work among residents was 28.4 minutes.
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1860 | 1,387 | — |
| 1870 | 1,132 | −18.4% |
| 1880 | 1,105 | −2.4% |
| 1890 | 1,027 | −7.1% |
| 1900 | 1,221 | +18.9% |
| 1910 | 1,692 | +38.6% |
| 1920 | 3,075 | +81.7% |
| 1930 | 4,092 | +33.1% |
| 1940 | 4,145 | +1.3% |
| 1950 | 4,401 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 5,755 | +30.8% |
| 1970 | 7,767 | +35.0% |
| 1980 | 8,704 | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 9,554 | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 10,161 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 10,303 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 10,558 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 10,585 | +0.3% |
| Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] | ||
As the 2020 census,[5] there were 10,558 residents in the town, with a population density of 573.0 inhabitants per square mile (221.2/km2).
18.3% of residents were under 18 years of age, with 3.7% under 5 years. 21.5% of residents were age 65 or older. 52.3% of the population was female.
The racial makeup of the town was 93.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population. 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States. 13.1% of residents aged 5 years or older spoke a language other than English at home.
There were 4,108 households, with an average household size was 2.57.
In 2022, the median income for a household in the town was $88,196, and the median income per capita was $44,630. About 6.4% of the population was below the poverty line.
Government
[edit]Acushnet uses the town meeting form of government, with open town meetings and the Board of Selectmen leading the Town Administrator. The town has its own police force, and two fire stations, near the population center of town and in the northeast corner of town.
Acushnet is divided into three electoral precincts. Precinct 1 contains the southern part of town, including Acushnet Center. Precincts 2 and 3 encompass the northwestern and northeastern sections of the town, respectively.[16]
On the state level, Acushnet is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives by William Straus in Precinct 1 (10th Bristol District) and by Paul Schmid in Precincts 2 and 3 (8th Bristol district); it is represented in the Massachusetts Senate by Mark Montigny (2nd Bristol and Plymouth district).[17] On the federal level, Acushnet is part of Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, which is represented by William R. Keating; it is represented in the United States Senate by Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Third parties | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 43.90% 2,664 | 54.22% 3,290 | 1.88% 114 | 6,068 | 10.32% |
| 2016 | 43.65% 2,401 | 51.52% 2,834 | 4.84% 266 | 5,501 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 56.99% 3,046 | 41.09% 2,196 | 1.93% 103 | 5,345 | 15.90% |
| 2008 | 58.82% 3,232 | 38.40% 2,110 | 2.78% 153 | 5,495 | 20.42% |
| 2004 | 68.47% 3,790 | 30.66% 1,697 | 0.87% 48 | 5,535 | 37.81% |
| 2000 | 71.22% 3,472 | 24.14% 1,177 | 4.64% 226 | 4,875 | 47.08% |
| 1996 | 69.80% 3,060 | 16.93% 742 | 13.28% 582 | 4,384 | 52.87% |
| 1992 | 53.04% 2,568 | 17.06% 826 | 29.90% 1,448 | 4,842 | 23.13% |
| 1988 | 59.88% 2,688 | 39.16% 1,758 | 0.96% 43 | 4,489 | 20.72% |
| 1984 | 52.63% 2,338 | 46.71% 2,075 | 0.65% 29 | 4,442 | 5.92% |
| 1980 | 42.33% 1,893 | 42.75% 1,912 | 14.92% 667 | 4,472 | 0.42% |
| 1976 | 70.27% 3,082 | 26.86% 1,178 | 2.87% 126 | 4,386 | 43.41% |
| 1972 | 61.81% 2,429 | 37.33% 1,467 | 0.87% 34 | 3,930 | 24.48% |
| 1968 | 68.17% 2,236 | 26.25% 861 | 5.58% 183 | 3,280 | 41.92% |
| 1964 | 81.23% 2,341 | 18.63% 537 | 0.14% 4 | 2,882 | 62.60% |
| 1960 | 74.31% 1,996 | 25.61% 688 | 0.07% 2 | 2,686 | 48.70% |
| 1956 | 47.14% 1,121 | 52.40% 1,246 | 0.46% 11 | 2,378 | 5.26% |
| 1952 | 55.42% 1,170 | 44.29% 935 | 0.28% 6 | 2,111 | 11.13% |
| 1948 | 67.52% 1,185 | 30.66% 538 | 1.82% 32 | 1,755 | 36.87% |
| 1944 | 66.36% 1,020 | 33.44% 514 | 0.20% 3 | 1,537 | 32.92% |
| 1940 | 69.92% 1,132 | 29.77% 482 | 0.31% 5 | 1,619 | 40.15% |
Library
[edit]The town of Acushnet first established a free library in 1896.[19][20] The town's Russell Memorial Library, dedicated to a member of the prominent Russell family of New Bedford, lies in the town's population center. In fiscal year 2008, the town of Acushnet spent 0.87% ($189,813) of its budget on its public library—some $18 per person.[21]
On December 5, 2015, Russell Memorial Library closed its doors to relocate to the former Marie S. Howard School on Middle Road. The Acushnet Public Library opened on December 21, 2015.
Education
[edit]The Acushnet Public School District contains two public schools, an elementary school and a middle school. The Acushnet Elementary School serves students from preschool to fourth grade, and the Albert F. Ford Middle School serves students from fifth to eighth grade. The schools are located next to each other on Middle Road, near the geographic center of town.
Rising high school students are able to attend one of two public high schools in neighboring municipalities: Fairhaven High School of the Fairhaven Public School District to the south, or New Bedford High School of New Bedford Public Schools to the west.[22] High school students may also choose to attend Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in neighboring Rochester, Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton, or any other local private high school.
The town is also home to Saint Francis Xavier School, a private Catholic school serving kindergarten through eighth grade.
Notable people
[edit]- Pat Flynn, Frontman of Straight Edge Hardcore band Have Heart and post-hardcore band Fiddlehead
- Antonio Gattorno (1904–1980), leader in the Cuban Modern Art
- Gideon Nye (1812–1888), merchant in the China trade
- Clement Nye Swift (1846–1918), painter
References
[edit]- ^ Bright, William (2004). Native American placenames of the United States. Norman: University of Oklahoma. p. 22. ISBN 0806135980. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ Massachusetts Atlas & Gazetteer, pp. 57, 58, 63 & 64. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, Inc., 2002.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts". www.census.gov. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "TOTAL POPULATION (P1), 2010 Census Summary File 1, All County Subdivisions within Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ "Massachusetts by Place and County Subdivision - GCT-T1. Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population, General Population Characteristics: Massachusetts" (PDF). US Census Bureau. December 1990. Table 76: General Characteristics of Persons, Households, and Families: 1990. 1990 CP-1-23. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 7, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "1980 Census of the Population, Number of Inhabitants: Massachusetts" (PDF). US Census Bureau. December 1981. Table 4. Populations of County Subdivisions: 1960 to 1980. PC80-1-A23. Archived from the original on August 5, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population" (PDF). 1: Number of Inhabitants. Bureau of the Census. 1952. Section 6, Pages 21-10 and 21-11, Massachusetts Table 6. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions: 1930 to 1950. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "1920 Census of Population" (PDF). Bureau of the Census. Number of Inhabitants, by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions. Pages 21-5 through 21-7. Massachusetts Table 2. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions: 1920, 1910, and 1920. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "1890 Census of the Population" (PDF). Department of the Interior, Census Office. Pages 179 through 182. Massachusetts Table 5. Population of States and Territories by Minor Civil Divisions: 1880 and 1890. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "1870 Census of the Population" (PDF). Department of the Interior, Census Office. 1872. Pages 217 through 220. Table IX. Population of Minor Civil Divisions, &c. Massachusetts. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "1860 Census" (PDF). Department of the Interior, Census Office. 1864. Pages 220 through 226. State of Massachusetts Table No. 3. Populations of Cities, Towns, &c. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "MassMapper". maps.massgis.digital.mass.gov. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "2021- 2031 Districts". malegislature.gov. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results".
- ^ Report of the Free Public Library Commission of Massachusetts. v.9 (1899)
- ^ Russell Memorial Library Archived December 8, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 11, 2010
- ^ July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; cf. The FY2008 Municipal Pie: What's Your Share? Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Library Commissioners. Boston: 2009. Available: Municipal Pie Reports Archived January 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 4, 2010
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bristol County, MA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2022. - Text list
External links
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