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North Attleborough Board of Selectmen |
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| Member | Term |
| John C. Rhyno, Chairman | 2009 |
| Dale S. Langille | 2009 |
| Paul J. Belham Sr | 2010 |
| Mark Williamson | 2011 |
| Michael S.Thompson | 2011 |
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Map of North Attleborough
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Location:
The town of North Attleborough is located in Southeastern Ma. boarded by Plainville on the north; Mansfield on the east; Attleboro on the south and Cumberland, R.I. on the west. North Attleboro is 32 miles southwest of Boston, 12 miles north of Providence, R.I., and 186 miles from New York City.
You can visit the Official Website of North Attleborough, Ma. at:
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2000 U.S. Census Bureau Population Characteristics: |
General Population Statistics
| Total Households | 10,391 |
Total Population | 27,143 |
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| Total Registered Voters | 12,898 |
Total Unenrolled Voters | 7,733 |
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| Total Males | 13,192 |
Total Females | 13,951 |
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| Never Married | 5,356 |
Married | 12,327 |
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| Separated | 299 |
Non-Married/unrelated | 1,050 |
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| Widowed | 1,091 |
Divorced | 1,989 |
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| Single female Head of households | 976 |
Grandparents as caregivers | 392 |
Race/Ancestry Statistics
Race |
Total |
Percent |
Total in Poverty |
Percent |
| White | 26,048 |
96.0% |
958 |
3.7% |
| Black | 251 |
0.9% |
27 |
13.2% |
| Asian | 462 |
1.7% |
3 |
0.7% |
| Hispanic | 358 |
1.3% |
133 |
30.5% |
| American Indian | 33 |
0.1% |
0 |
0.0% |
| Other | 122 |
0.4% |
18 |
10.5% |
| Two or more Races | 221 |
0.8% |
Disability Status
| Population 5 to 20 years | 6,039 |
With a Disabilty | 408 |
% Disabiled |
6.8% | ||||
| Population 21 to 64 years | 16,521 |
With a Disabilty | 2,432 |
% Disabiled | 14.7% | ||||
| 21 to 64 employed | 11,905 |
With a Disabilty | % Employed | 66.5% | |||||
| Population 65 years and older | 2,475 |
With a Disabilty | 871 |
% Disabiled | 35.2% |
Poverty Statistics
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Map of North Attleborough Poverty Population |
| Category | Families | Single Female Head of Household | Individuals | 65 Years and older |
| Total | 200 |
127 |
1,037 |
96 |
| Below 100% Poverty | 2.8% |
12.5% |
3.8% |
7.8% |
| Total below 200% Poverty | 732 |
3,799 |
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| % below 200% Poverty | 10.1% |
14.1% |
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 18 | 157 |
67 |
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| % below with children under 18 | 4.0% |
11.2% |
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 5 | 69 |
29 |
u/a |
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| % below with children under 5 | 4.2% |
20.9% |
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u/a (unvavailable)
Persons, by race, for whom Poverty Status is Determined
| Population below 100% of poverty | Persons below 100% | % of Pop-ulation | Persons up to 150% of poverty |
Persons up to 200% of poverty | Persons above 200% |
| All Races | 1,037 |
3.8% |
2,122 |
3,799 |
23,174 |
| White | 958 |
3.7% |
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| Black | 27 |
13.2% |
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| Asian | 3 |
0.7% |
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| American Indian | 0 |
0.0% |
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| Hispanic | 133 |
30.5% |
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| Other Races | 18 |
10.5% |
Other Poverty Related Statistics:
| Families with female head of household and no husband present | 976 |
| Percent below poverty level | 12.5% |
| With related children under 18 years of age | 67 |
| Percent below poverty level | 11.2% |
| With related children under 5 years of age | 29 |
| Percent below poverty level | 20.9% |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 116 |
| Percent of grandparents living in household who are responsible for grandchildren | 29.6% |
| TAFDC Recipients as of 2005 according to DTA | 72 |
Languages Spoken other than English
| Language Spoken | Persons |
% of Persons |
| English Only | 23,289 |
92.5% |
| Language other than English | 1,878 |
7.5% |
| Speak English less than well | 415 |
1.6% |
Spanish Speaking |
427 |
1.7% |
| Other Indo-Eurposean Languages | 1,069 |
4.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Island Languages | 173 |
0.7% |
Preschool Child Statistics
Persons under 5 years of age: 1,957(7.2%) % Living in poverty: 75 (3.8%)
Children ages 0-6 on TANF: 28
Persons enrolled in Nursery School/Preschool: 668
| Estimated number of 3 year olds as of 2009 | 363 |
| Estimated number of 4 year olds as of 2009 | 374 |
| Total estimated 3 and 4 year olds as of 2009 | 737 |
| Total estimated Head Start eleigible 3 and 4 year olds as of 2009 | 75 |
| Total number of children enrolled in Head Start as of 2009 | 3 |
| North Attleboro number of licensed child care slots as of 2005 | 819 |
| Early Intervention children as of 2004 | 124 |
| Total Births 2007 | 363 |
| Teen Births 2007 | 8 |
North Attleborough Preschool Child Care Centers
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Type |
Capacity |
Infant |
Toddler |
Pre-School |
211 Landry Avenue |
508 699-7090 | Group Care |
78 |
0 |
0 |
78 |
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444 Kelly Blvd |
508 643-1192 | Group Care |
83 |
21 |
22 |
40 |
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20 Hoppin Hill Avenue |
508 643-0644 | Group Care |
24 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
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304 Old Post Road |
508-695-6786 | Group Care |
23 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
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300 Elmwood Street |
508 695-1231 | Group Care |
104 |
0 |
0 |
104 |
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68 Park Street |
508 695-6608 | Group Care |
37 |
0 |
9 |
20 |
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97 Park Street |
508 695-6699 | Group Care |
32 |
0 |
0 |
32 |
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North Attleborough School Enrollment
2006-2007 School Year
Total pupils enrolled, 2007: 4,782
Low Income Rate: 10.2%*
Limited English Proficient: 62 (1.3%)*
Annual Drop Out Rate for 2003: 0.00%
Number of total children identified by Department of Education for special education: 837 (17.5%)*
*Department of Education 2006-07 School Year
| Race/Ancestry of Students 2007 | Total |
| Total Students | 4,782 (100%) |
| White | 4,419 (92.4%) |
| African American | 72 (1.50%) |
| Hispanic | 105 (2.20%) |
| Asian | 120 (2.5%) |
| American Indian | 14 (0.30%) |
Housing Characteristics
Figures Below from 2000 Census
| Total Housing Units | 10,635 |
| Rental Occupied Housing | 3,278 |
| Owner Occupied Housing | 7,113 |
| Single Family Homes | 6,467 |
| Mobile Homes | 440 |
| Total Public Housing Units | 281 |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 0.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.9% |
| Percent paying more than 35% of income for rent | 19.1% |
| Percent paying more than 35% of income for mortgage | 12.2% |
Lead Poisoning Data:
Units built prior to 1959: 4,186 (39.4% of entire housing stock)
Children 2004 20-24 ug/dl immediate risk of lead poisoning: 1
Children 2002 25 ug/dl+ lead poisoned: 0.0
Income/Employment Data
| Median Income | $69,461 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,974 |
| Total Labor Force* | 16,467 |
| Employed* | 15,485 |
| Unemployed* | 982 |
| Unemployment Rate* | 6.0% |
| Average Weekly Wages as of 2003 | $509 |
Crime Rates for 2005*
*Massachusetts State Police Crime Reporting Unit
| Categories | 2005 |
2004 |
% Change |
| Murder | 0 |
1 |
-100.0% |
| Rape | 2 |
3 |
-33.3% |
| Robbery | 8 |
6 |
+33.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 |
23 |
+52.1% |
| Burglary | 88 |
83 |
+6.02% |
| Larceny | 603 |
789 |
- 23.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47 |
52 |
-9.60% |
Perinatal Rates
| Category | Number | Percent | State % |
| Total Births 2007 | 363 |
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| Prematurity (less than 37 weeks) | 28 |
7.7% |
9.0% |
| Low Birth Weight | 27 |
7.4% |
7.9% |
| Adequate Prenatal Care | 291 |
82.4% |
83.1% |
| Teen Births | 8 |
2.2% |
6.2% |
| Infant Deaths (less than 1 year) | 1 |
n/a |
4.9% |
| Neonatal Deaths (less than 28 days) | 1 |
n/a |
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| WIC child participants as of 2003 | 115 |
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| WIC infant participants as of 2003 | 53 |
Substance Abuse Indicators
(According to BSAS 2003 Department of Public Health)
Admision to DPH funded treatment programs: 145
Injection drug user admission to DPH programs: 22
Alcohol and other drug related hospital discharges: 56
Alcohol and drug users deaths: 2
Results of the 2008 SHI Community Needs Assessment for the town of North Attleborough. |
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| # Priority | % | Problem Area |
| 1. | 75% | Support for caregivers of children with disabilities. |
| 2. | 72% | Certificate/degree programs to get a better job. |
| 3. | 70% | More affordable housing. |
| 4. | 63% | Support for caregivers of senior citizens. |
| 5. | 61% | Youth Programs for children ages 5 to 12 years. |
| 6. | 60% | Teen Programs for children ages 13 to 18 years. |
| 7. | 58% | Help for people seeking employment. |
| 8. | 55% | Help for people to pay gas and/or electric bills. |