Lee, Massachusetts

Template:Infobox Town MA Lee is a town located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,985.

For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Lee, please see the article Lee (CDP), Massachusetts.

History

Lee was first settled in 1760 and was officially incorporated in 1777.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 70.0 km² (27.0 mi²). 68.4 km² (26.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.33% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 5,985 people, 2,442 households, and 1,606 families residing in the town. The population density was 87.5/km² (226.7/mi²). There were 2,927 housing units at an average density of 42.8/km² (110.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.93% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,442 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,556, and the median income for a family was $49,630. Males had a median income of $35,565 versus $26,232 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,799. 6.7% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Points of interest

• Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival