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Granville, Massachusetts is a town located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,521. Hampden County is a county located in the state of Massachusetts. ...
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History and Description
Granville was first settled in 1736 and was officially incorporated in 1754. Soon after its incorporaton, Granville's population expanded substantially. With its close proximity to area rivers and streams, Granville became the premier location for various trades. However, after growing tired of New England's harsh winters and rocky soil, the settlers eventually migrated to Ohio, establishing the town of Granville, Ohio. Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ...
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Nestled in the rolling hills of the Berkshires, Granville is the ideal picture of a quaint New England village. Rich hues of orange, yellow and red paint the village in October while the spring features row upon row of fragrant apple trees, bursting with cotton candy-colored apple blossoms. Granville State Forest, located in the western part of Granville, features refreshing crystal clear rivers and acre upon acre of unspoiled wilderness.
Granville is rich in tradition. Many historic homes dot the main thoroughfare of town. The village center is registered with The National Register of Historic Places. Historic buildings include Granville Library, Granville's Old Meeting House, Granville Town Hall and Granville Academy. The lower village center also features an old fashioned country store, known for its cellar-aged cheese, and a cozy town green, Granville Citizens' Park. Granville Citizens' Park also features a turn-of-the-century Blacksmith Shop.
In addition to beautiful period architecture, Granville boasts some of the most productive apple orchards in western Massachusetts, which include Nestrovich Fruit Farm and Roberts' Hillside Orchard. Another agricultural point of interest is The Gran-Val Scoop, featuring delicious homemade ice cream that would satisfy even the most discriminating palate. The Gran-Val Scoop also has a petting zoo and an agricultural educational exhibit.
Granville Harvest Fair Running through Columbus Day weekend in October, Granville's Harvest Fair is an artisan’s delight. Stretching from the village school to the town hall, the fair features local crafts from artists near and far, while the town green boasts a plethora of food from area chefs. Visitors can easily walk the entire route or choose to ride the bus that pauses at various designated stops.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.3 km² (43.0 mi²). 109.4 km² (42.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.70% water. Image File history File links Granville_ma_highlight. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,521 people, 556 households, and 409 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.9/km² (36.0/mi²). There are 595 housing units at an average density of 5.4/km² (14.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.69% White, 0.26% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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There are 556 households out of which 36.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% are non-families. 20.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73 and the average family size is 3.19. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...
In the town the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $53,148, and the median income for a family is $59,219. Males have a median income of $42,273 versus $30,380 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,315. 3.4% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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