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Randolph Board of Selectmen |
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| Member | Term |
| William Alexopoulos | 2008 |
| Paul K. Fernandes | 2007 |
| Daniel M. Lam | 2006 |
| Richard W. Wells | 2008 |
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Map of Randolph
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Location:
The town of Randolph is located in Eastern Ma. boarded by Milton and Quincy on the north; Braintree and Holbrook on the east; Canton on the west; and Avon and Stoughton on the southwest. Randolph is 15 miles south of Boston and 211 miles from New York City.
You can visit the Official Website of Randolph, Ma. at:
http://www.townofrandolph.com/
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2000 U.S. Census Bureau Population Characteristics: |
General Population Statistics
| Total Households | 11,313 |
Total Population | 30,963 |
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| Total Registered Voters | 14,948 |
Total Unenrolled Voters | 6,610 |
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| Total Males | 14,808 |
Total Females | 16,155 |
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| Never Married | 7,237 |
Married | 13,371 |
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| Separated | 478 |
Non-Married/unrelated | 1,406 |
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| Widowed | 1,569 |
Divorced | 1,923 |
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| Single female Head of households | 1,518 |
Grandparents as caregivers | 1,076 |
Race/Ancestry Statistics
Race |
Total |
Percent |
Total in Poverty |
Percent |
| White | 19,455 |
62.8% |
709 |
3.7% |
| Black | 6,456 |
20.9% |
277 |
43% |
| Asian | 3,151 |
10.2% |
131 |
4.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,006 |
3.2% |
38 |
4.6% |
| American Indian | 70 |
0.2% |
0 |
0.0% |
| Other | 782 |
2.5% |
56 |
6.9% |
| Two or more Races | 1,038 |
3.4% |
Disability Status
| Population 5 to 20 years | 6,226 |
With a Disabilty | 600 |
% Disabiled |
9.6% | ||||
| Population 21 to 64 years | 18,454 |
With a Disabilty | 3,065 |
% Disabiled | 16.6% | ||||
| 21 to 64 employed | 15,132 |
With a Disabilty | % Employed | 62.3% | |||||
| Population 65 years and older | 4,225 |
With a Disabilty | 1,551 |
% Disabiled | 36.7% |
Poverty Statistics
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Map of Randolph Poverty Population |
| Category | Families | Single Female Head of Household | Individuals | 65 Years and older |
| Total | 202 |
184 |
1,245 |
212 |
| Below 100% Poverty | 2.5% |
12.1% |
4.1% |
10.2% |
| Total below 200% Poverty | 847 |
4,967 |
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| % below 200% Poverty | 10.5% |
16.2% |
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 18 | 144 |
93 |
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| % below with children under 18 | 3.6% |
10.8% |
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 5 | 63 |
41 |
u/a |
u/a |
| % below with children under 5 | 4.2% |
16.9% |
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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 | 1,245 |
4.1% |
2,845 |
4,967 |
25,718 |
| White | 709 |
3.7% |
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| Black | 277 |
4.3% |
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| Asian | 131 |
4.2% |
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| American Indian | 0 |
0.0% |
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| Hispanic | 38 |
4.6% |
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| Other Races | 56 |
6.9% |
Other Poverty Related Statistics:
| Families with female head of household and no husband present | 1,518 |
| Percent below poverty level | 12.1% |
| With related children under 18 years of age | 93 |
| Percent below poverty level | 10.8% |
| With related children under 5 years of age | 41 |
| Percent below poverty level | 16.9% |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 336 |
| Percent of grandparents living in household who are responsible for grandchildren | 31.2% |
| TAFDC Recipients as of 2002 according to DTA | 134 |
Languages Spoken other than English
| Language Spoken | Persons |
% of Persons |
| English Only | 21,496 |
73.8% |
| Language other than English | 7,645 |
26.2% |
| Speak English less than well | 3,200 |
11.0% |
Spanish Speaking |
971 |
3.3% |
| Other Indo-Eurposean Languages | 3,852 |
13.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Island Languages | 2,405 |
8.3% |
Preschool Child Statistics
Persons under 5 years of age: 1,868 (6.0%) % Living in poverty: 111 (6.0%)
Children ages 0-6 on TANF: 92
Persons enrolled in Nursery School/Preschool: 594
| Estimated number of 3 year olds as of 2005 | 418 |
| Estimated number of 4 year olds as of 2005 | 407 |
| Total estimated 3 and 4 year olds as of 2005 | 825 |
| Total estimated Head Start eleigible 3 and 4 year olds as of 2005 | 275 |
| Total number of children enrolled in Head Start as of 2005 | 35 |
| Randolph number of licensed child care slots as of 2003 | 1,023 |
| Early Intervention children as of 2002 | 143 |
| Total Births 2002 | 418 |
| Teen Births 2002 | n/a |
Randolph Preschool Child Care Centers
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Type |
Capacity |
Infant |
Toddler |
Pre-School |
35 Pacella Park Dr |
781 986-2818 |
Group Care |
101 |
7 |
27 |
60 |
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528 North Main Street |
781 986-9983 |
Group Care |
24 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
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1 South Main St |
781 986-4145 |
Group Care |
57 |
3 |
8 |
46 |
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800 North Main S |
781 961-0800 |
Group Care |
26 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
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120 North Main S |
781 961-4321 |
Group Care |
71 |
0 |
15 |
56 |
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45 Pleasant St |
781-961-5310 |
Group Care |
67 |
0 |
9 |
58 |
Randolph School Enrollment
2004-2005 School Year
Total pupils enrolled: 3,815
Low Income Rate: 33.3%*
Limited English Proficient: 858 (22.5%)*
Annual Drop Out Rate for 2003: 4.23%
Number of total children identified by Department of Education for special education: 726 (19.7%)*
*Department of Education 2004-05 School Year
| Race/Ancestry of Students 2004 | Total |
| Total Students | 3,815 (100%) |
| White | 1,428(37.4%) |
| Black | 1,594 (41.8%) |
| Hispanic | 276 (7.2%) |
| Asian | 504 (13.2%) |
| American Indian | 13 (0.4%) |
Housing Characteristics
Figures Below from 2000 Census
| Total Housing Units | 11,524 |
| Rental Occupied Housing | 3,129 |
| Owner Occupied Housing | 8,184 |
| Single Family Homes | 8,194 |
| Mobile Homes | 1,328 |
| Total Public Housing Units | 795 |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 0.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.3% |
| Percent paying more than 35% of income for rent | 34.4% |
| Percent paying more than 35% of income for mortgage | 16.8% |
Lead Poisoning Data:
Units built prior to 1959: 4,858 (42.1% of entire housing stock)
Children 2004 20-24 ug/dl immediate risk of lead poisoning: 2
Children 2002 25 ug/dl+ lead poisoned: 2
Income/Employment Data
| Median Income | $61,942 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,413 |
| Total Labor Force* | 16,723 |
| Employed* | 15.864 |
| Unemployed* | 859 |
| Unemployment Rate* | 5.1% |
| Average Weekly Wages as of 2003 | $767 |
Crime Rates for 2003*
*Massachusetts State Police Crime Reporting Unit
| Categories | 2003 |
2002 |
% Change |
| Total Crimes | 770 |
835 |
-7.78% |
| Violent Crimes | 140 |
90 |
55.56% |
| Property Crimes | 630 |
745 |
15.54% |
| Murder | 0 |
0 |
n/c |
| Rape | 10 |
7 |
42.9% |
| Robbery | 25 |
19 |
24.00% |
| Aggravated Assault | 105 |
64 |
-39.05% |
| Burglary | 64 |
109 |
-41.28% |
| Larceny | 485 |
541 |
-10.35% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 81 |
95 |
14.74% |
Perinatal Rates
| Category | Number | Percent | State % |
| Total Births 2002 | 418 |
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| Prematurity (less than 37 weeks) | 52 |
12.4% |
8.5% |
| Low Birth Weight | 51 |
12.2% |
7.5% |
| Adequate Prenatal Care | 372 |
89.4% |
84.7% |
| Teen Births | n/a |
n/a |
5.9% |
| Infant Deaths (less than 1 year) | 3 |
n/a |
4.9% |
| Neonatal Deaths (less than 28 days) | 2 |
n/a |
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| WIC child participants as of 2003 | 510 |
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| WIC infant participants as of 2003 | 197 |
Substance Abuse Indicators
(According to BSAS 2003 Department of Public Health)
Admision to DPH funded treatment programs: 372
Injection drug user admission to DPH programs: 56
Alcohol and other drug related hospital discharges: 78
Alcohol and drug users deaths: 2