Randolph, Massachusetts
Randolph, Massachusetts
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Town | |
 Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Settled | 1710 |
| Incorporated | 1793 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km2) |
| • Land | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 34,984 |
| • Density | 3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 02368 |
| Area code(s) | 781 |
| FIPS code | 25-55880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618320 |
| Website | www.randolph-ma.gov |
Randolph is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 34,984. Randolph is one of thirteen Massachusetts municipalities that have applied for, and been granted, city forms of government but wish to retain "The town of" in their official names.
History[edit | edit source]
Randolph was settled in 1710 and was officially incorporated in 1793. The town was named after Peyton Randolph, the first President of the Continental Congress. During the 19th century, Randolph became a major center for the manufacture of boots and shoes. The town's population grew rapidly during this period, and it became a bustling industrial community.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Randolph is located at Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27.2 km²), of which 10.1 square miles (26.2 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), or 3.64%, is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the census of 2020, there were 34,984 people, 12,000 households, and 8,000 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,465.7 people per square mile (1,338.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 40.1% White, 43.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.
Government[edit | edit source]
Randolph operates under a council-manager government system. The town is governed by a Town Council, which is responsible for legislative functions, and a Town Manager, who is responsible for executive functions.
Education[edit | edit source]
Randolph is served by the Randolph Public Schools system. The town has several elementary schools, one middle school, and Randolph High School.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Peyton Randolph, the town's namesake and the first President of the Continental Congress.
- John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who visited Randolph during his political career.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Randolph Public Schools (Massachusetts)
- Randolph High School (Massachusetts)
- Peyton Randolph
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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