Greenfield (CDP), Massachusetts
Encyclopedia
Greenfield is a census-designated place
(CDP) located in the city of Greenfield
in Franklin County, Massachusetts
. The population was 13,716 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 15.2 km² (5.9 mi²). 14.9 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (2.55%) is water.
of 2000, there were 18,716 people, 6,117 households, and 3,119 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 922.6/km² (2,391.0/mi²). There were 6,435 housing units at an average density of 432.9/km² (1,121.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.13% White, 1.41% Black or African American
, 0.36% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races
, and 2.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.43% of the population.
There were 6,117 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples
living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,939, and the median income for a family was $43,888. Males had a median income of $32,069 versus $26,045 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,108. About 12.6% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) located in the city of Greenfield
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Greenfield is a city in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,456 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County. Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the Franklin County Fair...
in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Franklin County, Massachusetts
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 71,535 people, 29,466 households, and 18,416 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 31,939 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
. The population was 13,716 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Greenfield is located at 42°35′33"N 72°35′58"W (42.592709, -72.599584).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 15.2 km² (5.9 mi²). 14.9 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (2.55%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 18,716 people, 6,117 households, and 3,119 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 922.6/km² (2,391.0/mi²). There were 6,435 housing units at an average density of 432.9/km² (1,121.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.13% White, 1.41% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.43% of the population.
There were 6,117 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,939, and the median income for a family was $43,888. Males had a median income of $32,069 versus $26,045 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $18,108. About 12.6% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.