Houghs Neck Facts
| Area | 0.6 mi² |
| Population | 2,321 |
| Male Population | 1,168 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,153 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +18.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.4% |
| Median Age | 39.6 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 40.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Montclair, Houghes Neck |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.26677, -70.95783 |
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Houghs Neck Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,965 | 2,255 | 2,403 | 2,483 | 2,321 | 2,491 | 2,558 |
| Population Density | 3,540.4 / mi² | 4,062.9 / mi² | 4,329.6 / mi² | 4,473.7 / mi² | 4,181.8 / mi² | 4,488.1 / mi² | 4,608.8 / mi² |
Houghs Neck Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghs Neck | +18.1% | +2.9% | -3.4% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Houghs Neck Median Age
Median Age: 39.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghs Neck | 39.6 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Houghs Neck Population Density
Population Density: 4,182 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghs Neck | 2,321 | 0.555 sq mi | 4,182 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Houghs Neck Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Houghs Neck CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghs Neck | 10,853 tn | 4.68 tn | 19,554.8 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,853 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 19,554.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 97.1 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 83.5 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 63.7 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 63.7 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 68.3 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 72.7 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 51.4 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 44.1 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/77 | 5:44 PM | 3.1 | 52 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/76 | 8:29 AM | 3.5 | 81.2 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Houghs Neck
Houghs Neck /ˈhaʊz/ is a one-square-mile (2.6 km2) peninsula in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is surrounded by Quincy Bay, Hingham Bay and Rock Island Cove. It is lined by Perry Beach, which runs along Manet Avenue; Nut Island, which is just beyond Great..
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