North Andover, Massachusetts

Template:Infobox Town MA North Andover is a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 27,202.

History

North Andover was first settled in 1646 and was officially incorporated in 1855.

Due to its location near the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, North Andover was at one time of minor importance as a mill community with some cotton mills of its own.

During the Salem Witch Trials more people from North Andover were accused of witchcraft than from Danvers, Massachusetts itself (which was the location of the Salem Witch Trials.)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.1 km² (27.8 mi²). 69.0 km² (26.6 mi²) of it is land and 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.27% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 27,202 people, 9,724 households, and 6,904 families residing in the town. The population density was 394.1/km² (1,020.7/mi²). There were 9,943 housing units at an average density of 144.1/km² (373.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.67% White, 0.72% African American, 0.05% Native American, 3.96% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,724 households out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $72,728, and the median income for a family was $91,105. Males had a median income of $66,793 versus $38,495 for females. The per capita income for the town was $34,335. 2.9% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line. 2.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Schools

• North Andover Middle School

Points of interest

• Harold Parker State Forest
• The Stevens-Coolidge Place
• Ward Reservation
• Weir Hill
• Youth Center
• Brooks School

External links

• Town of North Andover
• Weir Hill