East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

East Longmeadow Train Depot

East Longmeadow Public Library

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area. The population was 16,430 at the 2020 census.

History[edit | edit source]

East Longmeadow was first settled in 1720 and was officially incorporated in 1894. The town was originally part of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, but it separated due to disputes over the location of the meeting house and other local governance issues.

Geography[edit | edit source]

East Longmeadow is located at 42°3′N 72°31′W / 42.050°N 72.517°W / 42.050; -72.517

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. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.0 square miles (33.7 km²), of which 12.9 square miles (33.4 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the census of 2020, there were 16,430 people, 6,248 households, and 4,456 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,274.4 people per square mile (492.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

Government[edit | edit source]

East Longmeadow operates under a town meeting form of government. The town has a Board of Selectmen consisting of five members who are elected to three-year terms. The town also has a Town Manager who oversees the day-to-day operations of the town.

Education[edit | edit source]

The town is served by the East Longmeadow Public Schools system, which includes East Longmeadow High School, Birchland Park Middle School, and three elementary schools: Mapleshade Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, and Meadow Brook Elementary School.

Economy[edit | edit source]

East Longmeadow has a diverse economy with a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service industries. The town is home to several large employers, including Cartamundi, a manufacturer of playing cards and board games, and Hasbro, a major toy and board game company.