Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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Longmeadow is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The population was 15,633 at the 2000 census. Its town government consists of a Select Board with 5 members.
History
Longmeadow was first settled in 1644, and officially incorporated in 1783. The town was originally farmland within the limits of Springfield. It remained relatively pastoral until the end of World War II, when the population tripled over a fifteen-year period. Today it is perhaps the most affluent suburb in the Pioneer Valley region between Springfield and Hartford. Johnny Appleseed once lived there, as did recent celebrities like actress Bridget Moynahan, Aaron Lewis of the band Staind, and Total Request Live host Damien Fahey. Author Anita Shrive is a current town residentGeography
Longmeadow is located in the western part of the state, just south of the city of Springfield, and is bordered on the west by the Connecticut River and to the south by Enfield, Connecticut. It extends approximately 3 miles north to south and 2.5 miles east to west. It is approximately 20 miles north of Hartford.Longmeadow has a town common located along US Highway 5, on the west side of town. It is about 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) long. The town has three elementary schools, two secondary schools, and one high school. The commercial center of town is an area called "The Shops," including restaurants and clothing stores.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.6 km² (9.5 mi²). 23.4 km² (9.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (5.05%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 15,633 people, 5,734 households, and 4,432 families residing in the town. The population density was 669.2/km² (1,732.5/mi²). There were 5,879 housing units at an average density of 251.7/km² (651.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.42% White, 0.69% African American, 0.05% Native American, 2.90% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.There were 5,734 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $75,461, and the median income for a family was $87,742. Males had a median income of $88,238 versus $40,890 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,949. About 1.0% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.as in below poverty.
Schools
The Longmeadow public school system is comprised of six schools. Blueberry Hill School, Center School, and Wolf Swamp Road School are K-5 elementary schools. Williams Middle School and Glenbrook Middle School serve grades 6-8. Longmeadow High School serves all students in the town between grades 9 and 12.Longmeadow is known for their athletic rivalry against neighboring suburb, East Longmeadow, and their Thanksgiving Day "Superbowl" football game is very popular among residents of both towns. Longmeadow High School's team name is the Lancers. Other Rivals include Minnachaug Regional High School, who are almost always a challenge to beat. In 2006 Longmeadow High School's Hockey Team was the Division III state champions. 2004 Girls Lacross Were Division I State Champions.
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