Peabody, Massachusetts
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Image:Peabody, MA Seal.jpg Peabody is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,129.
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History
Originally called South Danvers and even before that, part of Salem Village, Peabody was first settled in 1626 and was officially incorporated in 1868. Giles Corey, the only person pressed to death by stones in the Salem witch hysteria of 1690, had his farm and was buried here beside his wife next to Crystal Lake. Albert deSalvo, known to the world as "The Boston Strangler" is also buried in Peabody at Puritan Lawn Cemetery. The City was named after its favorite son, George Peabody, the famous philanthropist.
Geography
Image:Peabody ma highlight.png Peabody is located at 42°32'3" North, 70°57'41" West (42.534045, -70.961465)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.7 km² (16.9 mi²). 42.5 km² (16.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.85% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 48,129 people, 18,581 households, and 12,988 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,133.1/km² (2,935.5/mi²). There were 18,898 housing units at an average density of 444.9/km² (1,152.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.92% White, 0.97% African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 3.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 18,581 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,829, and the median income for a family was $65,483. Males had a median income of $44,192 versus $32,152 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,827. 5.3% of the population and 3.7% of families were below the poverty line. 5.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Notable People
Giles Cory Pressed to death during witch hysteria
John Proctor Hanged during witch hysteria
George Peabody Famous Philanthopist also noted in London England and Baltimore, MD for his deeds
George Foster Notable Revolutionary War General
Nicholas Mavroules Congressman who chaired House Armed Services subcommittee on Investigations During Reagan era
Gary Gulman Comedian, former Peabody high school teacher
Jack Welch Former President and CEO of General Electric Company, most of his time growing up in Salem, MA
