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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.4 km² (11.8 mi²). 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.55% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 26,078 people, 9,975 households, and 7,142 families residing in the town. The population density is 916.2/km² (2,373.7/mi²). There are 10,122 housing units at an average density of 355.6 persons/km² (921.3 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.32% White, 0.44% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 9,975 households out of which 27.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 28.4% are non-families. 24.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.11.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $55,301, and the median income for a family is $65,782. Males have a median income of $43,219 versus $32,783 for females. The per capita income for the town is $25,524. 4.2% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.5% are under the age of 18 and 7.2% are 65 or older.
The Saugus Historical Society works to cultivate an interest in the history of the town of Saugus, and to collect and preserve all matter pertaining to the town's history and citizenry. The organization was begun in 1928.
Town of Saugus, MA. Essex county
Saugus.Net Local ISP for Saugus businesses, civic organizations and non-profit organizationsHistory
Organizations
External references