Social Data

The total estimated population is 6,038. Density is low at 675 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 5,941; Asian: 36; Two or More Races: 27; Black: 21; American Indian: 8; Other Race: 5; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 28 (0%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 6,010 (100%)

There are 231 foreign born residents, of which 56.7% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: United Kingdom: 44; Greece: 32; Canada: 24; Germany: 17; Jamaica: 14; Colombia: 13; Russia: 13; U.S. Born: This State: 4,858; Northeast: 707; Midwest: 118; South: 99; West: 25;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 38 years.

Age Distribution

There are 785 married couples with children and 110 single-parent households (26 men, 84 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $69,167 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Massachusetts: $50,502; 01834: $69,167;

4% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Massachusetts: 9%; 01834: 4%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 2,158; Government: 530; Self-employed: 153; Unpaid family work: 8; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 1,283; Professional and related: 816; Sales and office: 706; Service: 493; Office and administrative support: 472; Management, business, and financial operations: 467;

The average commute time is 31 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 2,710; Car or truck (carpooled): 258; Worked at home: 62; Public transportation: 47; Walked: 27;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in01834.

Housing Data

There are 2,096 housing units, of which 1,835 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,776; Renter: 282; Vacant: 38; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 1,372; Not Mortgaged: 404;

The median single family home value is $223,200.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Massachusetts: $1,353; 01834: $1,417;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Massachusetts: $605; 01834: $544;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 7.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 677; 1940 to 1949: 56; 1950 to 1959: 244; 1960 to 1969: 449; 1970 to 1979: 78; 1980 to 1989: 239; 1990 to 1994: 159; 1995 to 1998: 152; 1999 to March 2000: 42;

0.0% of homes lack plumbing and 0.0% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 1,092; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 810; Electricity: 83; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 37;

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