Lakeville, Massachusetts
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Lakeville is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,821 at the 2000 census.
For geographic and demographic information on the village of North Lakeville, please see the article North Lakeville, Massachusetts.
History
Lakeville was a part of Middleborough until its incorporation as a separate town in 1853. The town's name comes from the system of "lakes" in the town, including Assawompset Pond, Great Quittacas Pond & Little Quittacas Pond, Pocksha Pond, and Long Pond. Long Pond is the source of the Acushnet River, and Assawompsett Pond is the source of the Nemansket River, which feeds the Taunton River.Lakeville Schools
Lakeville operates several schools for its school aged population. [Assawompsett Elementary School] is operated by the town for grades K-3. The George R. Austin Intermediate School is operated by Lakeville for grade 4 and jointly with Freetown for grade 5. Freetown-Lakeville Middle School is operated jointly with Freetown for grades 6-8, and Apponequet Regional High School is jointly operated with Freetown for grades 9-12.Students wishing a vocational education can apply to Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School for grades 9-12. Also, because Freetown is a part of Bristol County, Freetown high school students may apply for available slots at the Bristol County Agricultural High School.
Government
Lakeville is governed in a modified version of traditional New England style.
Executive Branch: Three-member Board of Selectmen with three-year staggered terms overseeing an appointed Town Administrator.
Legislative Branch: Open Town Meeting.
Board of Selectmen
- Charles Evirs, Jr. (2009)
- Richard LaCamera (2007)
- Nancy Yeatts (2008)
- Precinct I: John F. Quinn (D-Dartmouth)
- Precinct II & III: Stephen R. Canessa (D-New Bedford)
- Joan M. Menard (D-Fall River)
- Barney Frank (D-Newton) (4th Massachusetts District)
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.6 km² (36.1 mi²). 77.4 km² (29.9 mi²) of it is land and 16.2 km² (6.2 mi²) of it (17.27%) is water.Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 9,821 people, 3,292 households, and 2,659 families residing in the town. The population density was 126.8/km² (328.4/mi²). There were 3,662 housing units at an average density of 47.3/km² (122.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.29% White, 0.31% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.There were 3,292 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $70,495, and the median income for a family was $75,838. Males had a median income of $51,321 versus $31,374 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,046. About 1.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
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