Demographics & Statistics of the Highland Communities Region |
Below is a collection of demographics and statistics culled from various sources, largely the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Each file contains data for each of the Highlands towns, as well as the region as a whole. Note that uncommon terms are defined at the bottom of the respective worksheets. If you have any questions regarding this information or its source, contact HCI. |
Population & Growth | 1970- 2000 | Excel  (19K) |
| Physical Data: Area, Density, Equalized Valuation, Elevation, and Road Mileage | 2000 | Excel (23K) |
| Population | 1930-2000 | Excel (19K) |
| Age Distribution | 2000 | Excel (22K) |
| Tax and Parcel Data | 2002 | Excel (24K) |
| Status of Open Space Parcels | 1997 | Excel (23K) |
| Municipal Budget Components | 2001 | Excel (27K) |
| Income and Employment | 1989 and 2001 | Excel (23K) |
| Residential Building Permits | 1996-2000 | Excel (21K) |
| Housing Characteristics: Median Year Built, Units with Public Sewer, Water, etc. | 1990 | Excel (23K) |
| Percent of Affordable Units under Chapter 40B | 2002 | Excel (19K) |
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