Townsend, MA Profile
Townsend, MA, population 1,043, is located
in Massachusetts's Middlesex county,
about 19.9 miles from Lowell and 26.1 miles from Manchester.
Through the 90's Townsend's population has declined by about 10%.
Townsend's property crime levels tend to be much lower than
Massachusetts's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Townsend tend to be much lower than Massachusetts's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 36.80 |
| Males | 36.30 |
| Females | 37.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 17.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 14.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $50,234 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 86 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible Rape |
- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Robbery |
- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault |
- | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 311 |
| 2003 | 386 |
| 2004 | 428 |
| 2005 | 613 |
| 2006 | 1,135 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Burglary |
- |
7 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
22 |
| Larceny, Theft |
- |
18 |
23 |
20 |
39 |
82 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
- |
4 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
2 |
| Arson |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Location
| Elevation | 315 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.4 Square Miles |
