Hopkinton, Massachusetts
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Hopkinton is a town located in southwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 40 km (26.4 mi) from Boston. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,346.
Hopkinton was incorporated in 1715, and still retains its original town meeting form of government and is governed by a town board government.. The town's day-to-day affairs are overseen by a board of selectmen. Hopkinton is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriot's Day in April, and as the home of computer storage firm EMC Corporation.
In February, 2006 the town gained international attention from the murders of Rachel and Lillian Entwistle, allegedly by Lillian's father Neil Entwistle.
For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Hopkinton, please see the article Hopkinton (CDP), Massachusetts.
Geography
Image:Hopkinton ma highlight.png According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.9 km² (28.2 mi²). 68.8 km² (26.6 mi²) of it is land and 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.82% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 13,346 people, 4,444 households, and 3,621 families residing in the town. The population density was 194.0/km² (502.5/mi²). There were 4,548 housing units at an average density of 66.1/km² (171.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.33% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,444 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.1% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $89,281, and the median income for a family was $102,550. Males had a median income of $71,207 versus $42,360 for females. The per capita income for the town was $41,469. 1.7% of the population and 1.3% of families were below the poverty line. 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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Hopkinton Massachusetts is the one of the cleanest cities in the country.