Boxborough, Massachusetts

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Boxborough, Massachusetts
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map_caption = Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Massachusetts
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Middlesex
established_title = Settled
established_date = 1680
established_title2 = Incorporated
established_date2 = 1783
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government_type = Open town meeting
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area_total_km2 = 27.0
area_total_sq_mi = 10.4
area_land_km2 = 26.8
area_land_sq_mi = 10.4
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
population_as_of = 2007
settlement_type = Town
population_total = 5403
population_footnotes = [ [http://town.boxborough.ma.us/facts_and_figures.html Boxborough Facts and Figures] ]
population_density_km2 = 181.4
population_density_sq_mi = 469.7
elevation_m = 102
timezone = Eastern
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = Eastern
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_ft = 335
latd = 42 |latm = 29 |lats = 00 |latNS = N
longd = 71 |longm = 31 |longs = 00 |longEW = W
website = [http://www.town.boxborough.ma.us/ www.town.boxborough.ma.us]
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 01719
area_code = 351 / 978
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 25-07350
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blank1_info = 0618218
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Boxborough is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,868 at the 2000 census, although it had risen to 5,403 by April 2007. The town name is often spelled "Boxboro" on highway signs and official documents, but the correct spelling is, in fact, Boxborough.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.4 square miles (27.0 km²), of which, 10.4 square miles (26.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.48%) is water.

Demographics

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1880= 338
1890= 321
1900= 316
1910= 317
1920= 298
1930= 312
1940= 376
1950= 439
1960= 744
1970= 1451
1980= 3126
1990= 3343
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footnote=As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,868 people, 1,853 households, and 1,271 families residing in the town. The population density was 469.7 people per square mile (181.4/km²). There were 1,906 housing units at an average density of 183.9/sq mi (71.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 88.82% White, 0.33% African American, 0.02% Native American, 8.48% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 1,853 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $87,618, and the median income for a family was $110,572. Males had a median income of $72,414 versus $47,008 for females. The per capita income for the town was $40,794. About 1.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Boxborough has one elementary school, named Blanchard Memorial School. Junior High (7-8) and High School students (9-12) attend school in the neighboring town of Acton. See the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. These post-elementary schools are administered by the regional school district, serving Acton and Boxborough.

Attractions

On October 16, 2005 the Boxborough Historical Society opened "The Boxborough Museum". The museum is located at 575 Middle Road and is open several Sundays a year. Boxborough is also known for Steele Farm, a popular location for sledding and hikes. Furthermore, Boxborough is known for it’s annual Fifer’s day celebration. Fifer’s day is held every June at Flera field in Boxborough. It begins with the road race and parade and is a day full of festivities. Booths with hamburgers hot dogs, snow cones etc. line the field and games, bands and volleyball tournaments complete the afternoon. Fifer’s day has pony rides, air balloon rides, a flea market and much more.

References

External links

* [http://town.boxborough.ma.us/ Boxborough official website]
* [http://www.boston.com/realestate/communities/profiles/2004/boxborough.html Community Snapshot]
* [http://www.boxboroughschool.org/ Blanchard Memorial School]
* [http://ab.mec.edu/ Acton-Boxborough Regional School District]
* [http://www.nashobachorale.org/ Nashoba Valley Chorale: An SATB chorus that rehearses in Littleton and performs in neighboring communities, from Acton to Pepperell]