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Danvers

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

CityNew England town census-designated place in the United StatesQ1066487

Also known as Salem Village · Danvers, Massachusetts · Danvers, MA

Country: United States
Located in: Essex County
Population: 28,087(April 1, 2020)
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1.Stated in 2020 United States Censusdata.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020Retrieved 2022-01-01
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, 26,493(April 1, 2010)
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1.Stated in 2010 United States Censusdata.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29Retrieved 2022-05-10
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Area: 14.1 mi²
Elevation: 15 m
Founded: 1636
Postal code: 01923
Website: danversma.gov

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Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts. The suburb is a fairly short ride from Boston and is also in close proximity to the beaches of Gloucester, Ipswich and Revere. Originally known as Salem Village, the village was most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials. It was also the site of Danvers State Hospital, one of the state's 19th-century psychiatric hospitals. Danvers is a local center of commerce, hosting many car dealerships and the Liberty Tree Mall. As of the 2020 United States Census, the town's population was 28,087.

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Part of: Massachusetts House of Representatives' 13th Essex district(2013)
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1.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2011/Chapter153Retrieved 2020-04-05
2.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eledist/reps11idx.htmRetrieved 2020-04-05
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Massachusetts Senate's Second Essex district(2013)
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1.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eledist/sen11idx.htmRetrieved 2020-03-21
2.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2011/Chapter152Retrieved 2020-03-21
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Per capita income: $45,688(December 31, 2020) statement supported by: 2016–2020 American Community Survey
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1.Stated in 2016–2020 American Community Surveydata.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902Retrieved 2022-04-29
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Number of households: 10,652(December 31, 2020) statement supported by: 2016–2020 American Community Survey
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1.Stated in 2016–2020 American Community Surveydata.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20TablesRetrieved 2022-05-05
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Located in the statistical territorial entity: Peabody–Beverly–Gloucester NECTA division
Said to be the same as: Danvers
Official name: Danvers

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