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Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 6,045.
Population change since 2000: -3.6%
 
Males: 2,943  (48.7%)
Females: 3,102  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $108,462 (it was $58,466 in 2000)
Mattapoisett:

$108,462
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $61,288 (it was $28,050 in 2000)

Mattapoisett town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $616,307 (it was $197,900 in 2000)
Mattapoisett:

$616,307
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $585,203; detached houses: $620,100; townhouses or other attached units: $487,972; in 2-unit structures: $464,355; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $429,583; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $438,441; mobile homes: $207,706; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $17,153
March 2022 cost of living index in Mattapoisett: 146.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Mattapoisett, MA (2010)
    • 5,77095.5%White alone
    • 721.2%Two or more races
    • 611.0%Other race alone
    • 570.9%Hispanic
    • 410.7%Black alone
    • 360.6%Asian alone
    • 70.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Mattapoisett detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Mattapoisett by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(15.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(15.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(16.4)		1
(16.3)		1
(16.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(31.5)		3
(47.1)		1
(15.7)		2
(30.0)		2
(29.5)		1
(14.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(15.3)		1
(16.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(16.3)		1
(16.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(15.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		10
(153.3)		8
(132.3)		7
(115.1)		5
(81.5)		4
(65.1)		9
(144.7)		10
(159.6)		17
(270.6)		9
(141.6)		10
(157.0)		11
(172.6)		4
(60.1)		5
(73.8)		11
(158.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		14
(214.6)		17
(281.2)		22
(361.7)		32
(521.8)		16
(260.2)		23
(369.8)		13
(207.5)		11
(175.1)		13
(204.6)		12
(188.4)		5
(78.5)		3
(45.1)		2
(29.5)		3
(43.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		74
(1,134)		65
(1,075)		76
(1,250)		70
(1,141)		45
(731.8)		84
(1,351)		48
(766.2)		39
(620.8)		31
(487.9)		23
(361.1)		33
(517.9)		25
(375.4)		23
(339.6)		24
(346.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(30.7)		6
(99.3)		2
(32.9)		2
(32.6)		5
(81.3)		2
(32.2)		3
(47.9)		3
(47.8)		2
(31.5)		1
(15.7)		2
(31.4)		2
(30.0)		1
(14.8)		1
(14.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(16.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(14.4)
City-Data.com crime index141.0102.1114.1119.084.9111.480.995.089.998.075.861.155.261.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Mattapoisett, MA

Crime rate in Mattapoisett detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 21 (21 officers - 19 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.10
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Ancestries: Irish (24.3%), English (21.6%), Portuguese (14.2%), French (9.4%), Italian (8.5%), French Canadian (7.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1857

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 16.5 square miles.

Population density: 367 people per square mile   (very low).

Mattapoisett, Massachusetts map

120 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mattapoisett town:

1.3% ($2,560)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: New Bedford, MA (6.9 miles , pop. 93,768).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (48.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (169.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Mattapoisett Center, MA (0.6 miles ),
Marion Center, MA (1.9 miles ),
Fairhaven, MA (2.1 miles ),
Marion, MA (2.1 miles ),
Acushnet Center, MA (2.4 miles ),
Acushnet, MA (2.5 miles ),
Weweantic, MA (2.6 miles ),
New Bedford, MA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 70.80 W

Area code: 508

Distribution of median household income in Mattapoisett, MA in 2022
Mattapoisett satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 39 buildings, average cost: $535,000
  • 2021: 43 buildings, average cost: $443,800
  • 2020: 39 buildings, average cost: $400,500
  • 2019: 16 buildings, average cost: $321,600
  • 2018: 15 buildings, average cost: $273,100
  • 2017: 27 buildings, average cost: $368,000
  • 2016: 18 buildings, average cost: $323,200
  • 2015: 17 buildings, average cost: $311,000
  • 2014: 24 buildings, average cost: $385,000
  • 2013: 19 buildings, average cost: $324,700
  • 2012: 22 buildings, average cost: $397,700
  • 2011: 18 buildings, average cost: $342,400
  • 2010: 15 buildings, average cost: $383,900
  • 2009: 16 buildings, average cost: $250,600
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $317,100
  • 2007: 20 buildings, average cost: $572,100
  • 2006: 37 buildings, average cost: $307,400
  • 2005: 32 buildings, average cost: $446,400
  • 2004: 30 buildings, average cost: $430,900
  • 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $280,500
  • 2002: 50 buildings, average cost: $162,800
  • 2001: 17 buildings, average cost: $223,800
  • 2000: 21 buildings, average cost: $190,400
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $219,400
  • 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 1997: 29 buildings, average cost: $135,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Mattapoisett, MA residents
Average permit cost in Mattapoisett, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Mattapoisett, MA
Historical housing units in Mattapoisett, MA
Most common industries in Mattapoisett, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.3%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (4.0%)
  • Construction (3.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Mattapoisett, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.4%)
  • Registered nurses (6.0%)
  • Top executives (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Top executives (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (11.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.2%)

Average climate in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mattapoisett, Massachusetts average temperatures Mattapoisett, Massachusetts average precipitation Mattapoisett, Massachusetts humidity Mattapoisett, Massachusetts wind speed Mattapoisett, Massachusetts snowfall Mattapoisett, Massachusetts sunshine Mattapoisett, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.3. This is better than average.

City:

52.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Mattapoisett-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Massachusetts state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.2 miles away from the Mattapoisett town center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1970, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mattapoisett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 239.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 245.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 134.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 134.6 miles away from Mattapoisett center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 245.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 178.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plymouth County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Hurricanes: 7, Snows: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mattapoisett topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Mattapoisett:

  • MATTAPOISETT NURSING HOME (79 NORTH STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Mattapoisett:

  • SOUTHCOAST HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; FAIRHAVEN, MA)
  • SOUTHCOAST HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES (Hospital, about 5 miles away; FAIRHAVEN, MA)
  • SIPPICAN HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MARION, MA)
  • OUR LADY'S HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAIRHAVEN, MA)
  • COMMUNITY NURSE AND HOSPICE CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; FAIRHAVEN, MA)
  • ALDEN COURT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAIRHAVEN, MA)
  • NICHOLS HOUSE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAIRHAVEN, MA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mattapoisett:

  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (about 11 miles; North Dartmouth, MA; Full-time enrollment: 7,545)
  • Bristol Community College (about 18 miles; Fall River, MA; FT enrollment: 5,707)
  • Roger Williams University (about 24 miles; Bristol, RI; FT enrollment: 4,375)
  • Cape Cod Community College (about 25 miles; West Barnstable, MA; FT enrollment: 2,491)
  • Bridgewater State University (about 25 miles; Bridgewater, MA; FT enrollment: 9,802)
  • Salve Regina University (about 29 miles; Newport, RI; FT enrollment: 2,349)
  • Massasoit Community College (about 31 miles; Brockton, MA; FT enrollment: 5,442)

Public high school in Mattapoisett:

Public elementary/middle schools in Mattapoisett:

See full list of schools located in Mattapoisett

Library in Mattapoisett:

  • MATTAPOISETT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $267,206; Location: 7 BARSTOW ST.; 33,466 books; 523 e-books; 2,844 audio materials; 1,702 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 160 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mattapoisett: Reservation Country Club (A), Mattapoisett Town Wharf (B), Mattapoisett Fire Department Headquarters (C), Mattapoisett Public Library (D), Mattapoisett Hidtorical Society Building (E), Mattapoisett Town Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mattapoisett include: Third Meetinghouse (A), Saint Anthonys Church (B), Mattapoisett Congregational Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hammond Cemetery (1), Barlow Cemetery (2), Cushing Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Eel Pond (A), Cedar Swamp (B), Mattapoisett River Marshes (C), Mattapoisett Neck Marshes (D), Eel Pond Marshes (E), Hiller Cove Marshes (F), Little Bear Swamp (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Swift Brook (A), Mattapoisett River (B), Branch Brook (C), Pine Island Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Brant Beach (A), Mattapoisett Town Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Mattapoisett Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5 Church Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Henry Huttleston Rogers - Oil industrialist, Francis Davis Millet - (1846-1912), painter, Gideon Barstow - Politician.

Plymouth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mattapoisett and their reported violations in the past:

MATTAPOISETT WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 7,065, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-30-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-30-2013)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mattapoisett that have no violations reported:

  • MATTAPOISETT RIVER VALLEY W.D. (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.5%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.8%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.6%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.6%
Whole state:

4.4%
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
24 people in nursing homes in 2000
14 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Mattapoisett (2011 data):

  • Webster Bank, National Association: Mattapoisett Branch at 28 County Road, branch established on 1991/05/07. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
  • Eastern Bank: Mattapoisett Branch at 29 County Road, branch established on 1974/09/16. Info updated 2011/03/30: Bank assets: $7,812.9 mil, Deposits: $6,295.8 mil, headquarters in Boston, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 94 total offices, Holding Company: Eastern Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Mattapoisett:

Marital status in Mattapoisett, MA
  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Mattapoisett:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mattapoisett, MA (based on Plymouth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic165,98535
Mainline Protestant23,72491
Evangelical Protestant13,15996
Other6,12943
Orthodox1,1403
Black Protestant6115
None284,171-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 85
Here:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Plymouth County:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 139
Plymouth County:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 108
Here:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 361
This county:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Plymouth County:

7.9%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.7%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.3%
State:

16.5%

5.54% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($85,482 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.54%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($80 average AGI)
Plymouth County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Bristol County, MA  1.11% ($57,060 average AGI)
to Norfolk County, MA  1.10% ($79,265)
to Suffolk County, MA  0.50% ($73,793)
Businesses in Mattapoisett, MA
NameCountNameCount
Decora Cabinetry2U-Haul1
Dunkin Donuts1UPS1
FedEx3YMCA1
MasterBrand Cabinets3

Strongest AM radio stations in Mattapoisett:

  • WBSM (1420 AM; 5 kW; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNBH (1340 AM; 1 kW; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPRO (630 AM; 5 kW; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSAR (1480 AM; 5 kW; FALL RIVER, MA; Owner: BRISTOL COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mattapoisett:

  • WJFD-FM (97.3 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: EDMUND DINIS, TRUSTEE)
  • WCTK (98.1 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFHN (107.1 FM; FAIRHAVEN, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFHL (88.1 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: NEW BEDFORD CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WCIB (101.9 FM; FALMOUTH, MA; Owner: QANTUM OF CAPE COD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WSMU-FM (91.1 FM; NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WTWV (101.1 FM; MASHPEE, MA; Owner: BOCH BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFPB-FM (91.9 FM; FALMOUTH, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WKKB (100.3 FM; MIDDLETOWN, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWTA (88.5 FM; MARION, MA; Owner: TABOR ACADEMY)
  • WMVY (92.7 FM; TISBURY, MA; Owner: ARITAUR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSNE-FM (93.3 FM; TAUNTON, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPLM-FM (99.1 FM; PLYMOUTH, MA; Owner: PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPXC (102.9 FM; HYANNIS, MA; Owner: QANTUM OF CAPE COD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WCAI (90.1 FM; WOODS HOLE, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WQRC (99.9 FM; BARNSTABLE, MA; Owner: SANDAB COMMUNICATION LTD. PNR/SHP II)
  • WBOT (97.7 FM; BROCKTON, MA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Mattapoisett:

  • WLWC (Channel 28; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: C-28 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WDPX (Channel 58; VINEYARD HAVEN, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMPX-LP (Channel 67; DENNIS, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
Mattapoisett fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Mattapoisett fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $16,882,000Total costs
  • 75,521Total average daily traffic
  • 1,306Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mattapoisett)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Lat: 41.663361 Lon: -71.805861, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPVQ609,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2022, Expiration Date: 07/31/2032, Certifier: Ronald Scott, Registrant: Signal Communications Corporation, 4 Wheeling Ave, Woburn, MA 01801, Phone: (781) 993-0998, Fax: (781) 933-5019, Email:

  • Lat: 41.784639 Lon: -71.124139, Call Sign: WPXV852,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2003, Expiration Date: 06/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2013, Certifier: Jon O Connor, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239

  • Lat: 41.675000 Lon: -70.779306, Call Sign: WRDE316,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.681 MHz, 468.681 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2019, Expiration Date: 04/06/2029, Certifier: Charlie Montelongo, Registrant: Master Meter Inc., 101 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063-5093, Phone: (817) 842-8000, Fax: (817) 842-8030, Email:

  • Lat: 41.667611 Lon: -70.807750, Call Sign: WRTN676,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2022, Expiration Date: 07/08/2032, Certifier: Jon O Connor, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Mattapoisett)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2638M, N2638M, N-2638M, Serial Number: 12-981, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/15/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Robert T Macallister, 103 Mattapoisett Neck Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6297W, N6297W, N-6297W, Serial Number: 28-20342, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 09/11/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 09/29/2003
    Registrant (Individual): James W Igoe, 30 Mattapoisett Neck Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 21. The highest number of fire incidents - 32 took place in 2015, and the least - 11 in 2014. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Mattapoisett, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (32.2%), and Other (29.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mattapoisett, MA
    • 11732.2%Structure Fires
    • 10629.2%Other
    • 9325.6%Outside Fires
    • 4712.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mattapoisett, MA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mattapoisett, MA
  • 60.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.5%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.9%Electricity
  • 1.5%Wood
  • 0.8%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mattapoisett, MA
  • 52.8%Utility gas
  • 31.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.8%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mattapoisett compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Mattapoisett on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: registered nurses (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: painters and paperhangers (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: book stores and news dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: secondary school teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: retail sales workers except cashiers (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: book stores and news dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: department and other general merchandise stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: retail florists (population 5,000+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: textile mills and textile products (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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