Hanson, MA is a small town located in the South Shore of Massachusetts. The population is 10,601 and the population density is 727.45 people per square mile. It is a great place to raise a family or retire, with its year-round outdoor activities, local businesses, and sporting events. There are plenty of events for families like the Annual Summer Concerts & Fireworks Series that show off the town’s beautiful scenery. The town also has many amenities such as the Just For Kicks Sports Complex that features indoor soccer and basketball courts. There are many local businesses such as Stone Canal Veterinary Clinic, Hanson Fish Market, and Hanson True Value Hardware Store. The town also offers local organizations like Hanson Senior Center which provides services to its elderly citizens and the Hanson Public Library which provides books and other learning materials for all ages. Lastly, there are popular sporting events such as the annual Hanson 5K Run/Walk held every April and the annual Father's Day Softball Tournament in June bringing together people from all over to enjoy a little friendly competition in this wonderful town.
The population in Hanson is 10,601. There are 704 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hanson is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hanson is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hanson
- 58.6% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 41.1% are married with children
- 8.3% have children, but are single
Race in Hanson
- 94.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander