Athol Junction Facts
| Area | 0.7 mi² |
| Population | 3,341 |
| Male Population | 1,587 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,754 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.5% |
| Median Age | 36.4 years (Male: 34.8, Female: 37.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.12787, -72.56203 |
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Athol Junction Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,411 | 2,819 | 3,167 | 3,193 | 3,341 |
| Population Density | 3,222.9 / mi² | 3,768.4 / mi² | 4,233.5 / mi² | 4,268.3 / mi² | 4,466.1 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Athol Junction Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Junction | +32.4% | +13.3% | +0.8% |
| Massachusetts | +20% | +9.8% | +3.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Athol Junction Median Age
Median Age: 36.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Junction | 36.4 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 34.8 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Athol Junction Population Density
Population Density: 4,466 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Junction | 3,341 | 0.748 sq mi | 4,466 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Athol Junction Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Athol Junction CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Junction | 45,893 tn | 13.74 tn | 61,348.8 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Athol Junction CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 45,893 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 61,348.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 69.1 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/00 | 4:02 AM | 3.3 | 21.6 km | 9,800 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 38.4 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 33.9 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 96.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/82 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 70.5 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/80 | 12:41 AM | 3 | 92.5 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/80 | 5:27 PM | 3.1 | 94.2 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Athol Junction
Athol Junction is a place in Springfield, Massachusetts named after the rail line that split off to Athol, Massachusetts before The Quabbin Reservoir was flooded. It is located next to I-291 and the tracks now are used for the industrial park and ext..
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