South Acton Facts
| Area | 4.1 mi² |
| Population | 5,041 |
| Male Population | 2,489 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,552 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +59.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.5% |
| Median Age | 41.8 years (Male: 41.4, Female: 42.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.45843, -71.45367 |
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South Acton Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,169 | 3,685 | 3,955 | 4,051 | 5,041 | 5,071 | 5,241 |
| Population Density | 781.7 / mi² | 909 / mi² | 975.6 / mi² | 999.2 / mi² | 1,243.4 / mi² | 1,250.8 / mi² | 1,292.8 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSouth Acton Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 27.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton | +59.1% | +36.8% | +27.5% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
South Acton Median Age
Median Age: 41.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton | 41.8 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
South Acton Population Density
Population Density: 1,243 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton | 5,041 | 4.054 sq mi | 1,243 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
South Acton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
South Acton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton | 103,465 tn | 20.52 tn | 25,521.3 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 |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
South Acton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 103,465 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 25,521.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 | 87.2 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/10 | 3:28 AM | 3.15 | 96.7 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 64.2 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 56.7 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 57.5 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 87.1 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 63.9 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/92 | 3:38 PM | 3.4 | 96.7 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 5.5 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
South Acton (MBTA station)
South Acton is a passenger rail station on the MBTA Commuter Rail Fitchburg Line, in Acton, Massachusetts off Route 27 near Route 2. It is the busiest station on the Fitchburg line, averaging 902 weekday passenger boardings and thus generating 15% of..
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