Townsend, MA is a small town in Massachusetts located about 34 miles northwest of Boston. The population of Townsend is 9,144, with a population density of 288.05 people per square mile. This small town offers many recreational activities for its inhabitants and visitors alike. Some local businesses that the community supports include Groton Road Pre-School, Townsend Public Library, and Town Hall Market. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Mt Tom State Reservation or fishing at Spindleville Pond, while the Townsend Sportsmen's Association hosts local sporting events such as trap shooting and archery throughout the year. There are also many demographic organizations in Townsend such as the Lions Club and the Townsend Historical Society that serve to enhance the community experience in this small town.
The population in Townsend is 9,144. There are 279 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Townsend is 41.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Townsend is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Townsend
- 57.8% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 37.7% are married with children
- 9.4% have children, but are single
Race in Townsend
- 93.7% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.1% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander