Methuen is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 43,789.
History
Methuen was first settled in 1642 and was officially incorporated in 1725.
Geography
Methuen is located at 42°43′48″ North, 71°10′46″ West (42.730040, -71.179352)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.8 km˛ (23.1 mi˛). 58.0 km˛ (22.4 mi˛) of it is land and 1.8 km˛ (0.7 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.95% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 43,789 people, 16,532 households, and 11,539 families residing in the city. The population density is 754.8/km˛ (1,954.7/mi˛). There are 16,885 housing units at an average density of 291.0/km˛ (753.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 89.35% White, 1.35% African American, 0.22% Native American, 2.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.87% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 9.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 16,532 households out of which 33.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 25.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.17.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.0 males.
Related Travel Information
Massachusetts Travel Guide
Massachusetts is a great location to enjoy some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in the United States. Massachusetts is probably more 'New England' than any of the other states in the northeast of the U.S. Small old towns like Old Deerfield, Marblehead or Brewster all bring back the time of the 17-th century.
The Berkshires (or the Berkshire Hills) region in western Massachusetts is a favored resort destination with several attractive villages and attractions such as the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are filled with many classic seaside towns whose
Agawam is a city located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,144. It is the home of the Six Flags New England amusement park, which is a part of the Six Flags corporation.
Geography
Agawam is located at 42°4'19" North, 72°38'39" West (42.071961, -72.644097)1. The town borders West Springfield, Massachusetts to the north, Southwick, Massachusetts to the west, Longmeadow, Massachusetts to the east, and Suffield, Connecticut to the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 62.8 km˛ (24.2 mi˛). 60.2 km˛ (23.2 mi˛) of it
Somers is a town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 10,417.
History
1642 - Nathaniel Woodward and Solomon Saffery, two Boston surveyors, are appointed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony to lay out the boundary between the provinces of Massachusetts and Connecticut. They end up eight miles too far south, thus assigning the frontier towns of Suffield, Enfield, Woodstock, and Somers to Massachusetts.
1706 - "East Enfield", as Somers was then known, is settled by Benjamin Jones.
1713 - The Kibbe, Pease, Roote, McGregory families follow Jones.
1724 - Somers asks for readmission to Connecticut.
1734
Gardner, Massachusetts is a city located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,770.
History
Gardner was first settled in 1764 and was officially incorporated in 1785.
Geography
Gardner is located at 42°34'26" North, 71°59'27" West (42.573920, -71.990818)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.6 km˛ (23.0 mi˛). 57.5 km˛ (22.2 mi˛) of it is land and 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.52% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 20,770 people, 8,282 households, and 5,085 families residing in the
North Adams is a city located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,681, making it the least populous city in Massachusetts.
History
North Adams was first settled in 1737 and was officially incorporated in 1878.
Geography
North Adams is located at 42°41'38" North, 73°6'54" West (42.693899, -73.115096)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.3 km˛ (20.6 mi˛). 52.9 km˛ (20.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.63% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are
