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Acushnet, Massachusetts Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Acushnet, Massachusetts is 10,477, including 49% male and 51% female. The town has seen slight growth over the past decade, with new housing developments contributing to a small but steady rise in population. Acushnet remains a quiet, primarily residential community with a mix of farming and suburban life.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1860
  • County: Bristol
  • Land area: 19.03 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 551 people per square mile
  • Area code: 508
  • Zip code: 02743

Geography and Location

Acushnet, Massachusetts is located in southeastern Massachusetts, bordering the city of New Bedford. The town is part of Bristol County and is situated near the Acushnet River, which flows into Buzzards Bay. Acushnet’s landscape is a mix of rural farmlands, residential neighborhoods, and forested areas. The town is known for its apple orchards and agricultural roots, with the annual Apple-Peach Festival celebrating its farming heritage. Acushnet provides a quiet, small-town atmosphere while being within close proximity to the larger city of New Bedford, offering access to urban amenities, as well as easy connections to Cape Cod and Providence, Rhode Island.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.7 years
Median household income: $51,500
Median house value: $139,800

Population by Race

Races in Acushnet:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

Ancestries: Portuguese (37.7%), French (17.6%), French Canadian (14.7%), English (11.7%), Irish (8.0%), Polish (7.2%).

Elevation: 72 feet

Map of Acushnet, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Acushnet

  • High school or higher: 72.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Acushnet town

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

10.2% Foreign born (8.1% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Acushnet:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Acushnet:

  • MARTHAS VINEYARD (about 30 miles; VINEYARD HAVEN, MA; Abbreviation: MVY)
  • THEODORE FRANCIS GREEN STATE (about 36 miles; PROVIDENCE, RI; Abbreviation: PVD)
  • BARNSTABLE MUNI-BOARDMAN/POLANDO FIELD (about 45 miles; HYANNIS, MA; Abbreviation: HYA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Acushnet:

  • NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL (about 4 miles; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: EWB)
  • MYRICKS (about 13 miles; BERKLEY, MA; Abbreviation: 1M8)
  • TAUNTON MUNI (about 15 miles; TAUNTON, MA; Abbreviation: TAN)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Acushnet:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-DARTMOUTH (about 7 miles; NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA; Full-time enrollment: 6,071)
  • BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; FALL RIVER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,497)
  • BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE (about 22 miles; BRIDGEWATER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 6,843)
  • ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; BRISTOL, RI; Full-time enrollment: 3,007)
  • MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; BROCKTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,161)
  • STONEHILL COLLEGE (about 30 miles; EASTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • BROWN UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; PROVIDENCE, RI; Full-time enrollment: 7,460)

Public primary/middle schools in Acushnet:

  • ACUSHNET ELEMENTARY SCH (Students: 559; Location: 800 MIDDLE ROAD; Grades: PK – 04)
  • ALBERT F FORD MIDDLE SCH (Students: 550; Location: 708 MIDDLE ROAD; Grades: 05 – 08)

Private primary/middle school in Acushnet:

  • ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 213; Location: 223 MAIN STREET; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Acushnet:

  • RUSSELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $145,837; Location: 88 MAIN ST.; 19,105 books; 323 audio materials; 757 video materials; 204 serial subscriptions)

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