Acton, Massachusetts is a charming town located in Middlesex County. With a population of 23,899 people and a population density of 1,183 people per square mile, it is considered to be an attractive suburb of Boston. Acton offers many great local businesses such as the Acton Pharmacy, The Local Scoop ice cream shop, Yikes Toys and more! There are also many outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Nagog Pond and The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for bird watching. Organizations include the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail who focus on developing recreational areas along an abandoned rail line and the Acton Historical Commission which makes sure to protect the town's historical sites. For sports enthusiasts local teams including the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials compete year-round in various competitions.
The population in Acton is 23,899. There are 1,203 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Acton is 43.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Acton is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Acton
- 63.3% are married
- 7.3% are divorced
- 52.5% are married with children
- 6.7% have children, but are single
Race in Acton
- 69.2% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 24.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander