norwell, massachusetts

Norwell is a town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 9,765.

History

Norwell was first settled in 1634 and was officially incorporated in 1849.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.8 km² (21.2 mi²). 54.1 km² (20.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.37% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 9,765 people, 3,250 households, and 2,710 families residing in the town. The population density is 180.7/km² (467.8/mi²). There are 3,318 housing units at an average density of 61.4/km² (158.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.58% White, 0.37% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,250 households out of which 42.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% are non-families. 14.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.94 and the average family size is 3.27. In the town the population is spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the town is $87,397, and the median income for a family is $96,771. Males have a median income of $66,406 versus $40,625 for females. The per capita income for the town is $37,222. 1.9% of the population and 1.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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