Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
Town of Dracut
Serving the communities of Greater Lowell Massachusetts.
Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
Town of Dracut
Serving the communities of Greater Lowell Massachusetts.
Community Profile Pages
Billerica
Chelmsford
Dracut
Dunstable
Lowell
Pepperell
Tewksbury
Tyngsborough
Westford
INCORPORATED 1701 |
TOTAL AREA: 21.36 Square Miles |
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Board of
Selectmen/Town Manager/ |
TOWN SERVICES:
Board of Selectmen:
George Malliaros - Chairman
Robert Cox - Vice Chairman
Joseph DiRocco - Clerk
Cathy Richardson-Brown - Member
John Zimini - Member
Barbara Souza - Secretary
Phone: (978) 452-1908
email:
boardofselectmen@dracut-ma.us
Town Manager:
Dennis Piendak
Phone: (978) 452-1227
email: townmanager@dracut-ma.us
or
atm-planner@dracut-ma.us
Asst. Town Manager/Town
Planner:
Glen Edwards
Phone: (978) 453-4557
email: townmanager@dracut-ma.us
or
atm-planner@dracut-ma.us
Town Clerk:
Kathleen M. Graham
Phone: (978) 453-0951
email:
townclerk@dracut-ma.us
Building Inspector:
Daniel McLaughlin
Phone: (978) 454-0603
email:
Conservation Agent:
Lori Cahill
Phone: (978) 458-4478
email:
conservation@dracut-ma.us
Conservation Commission:
John Hassan
James Jendro
Tami Distriliaris
Planning Board:
Brian Bond - Chairman
Robert Donnelly - Vice Chair
Philip Greene
- Clerk
George Nangle - Alternate Clerk
Robert Flynn - Member
Jesse Forcier - Alternate
Phone: (978) 454-2594
Highway Department:
Michael Buxton - Superintendent
Phone: (978) 957-0411
email:
dpw@dracut-ma.us
Public Water System:
Approximately 90% of the town is serviced by public water systems through
one of the community’s two water districts – Kenwood Supply District in the
eastern part of town or Dracut Water Supply District.
Trash Collection:
The Town has curbside trash collection and recycling. In FY99 total solid waste
collected from Dracut and hauled to the NESWIC facility in North Andover was
approx. 10,500 tons.
Sewer:
Public sewer services 65% of households in Dracut. Treatment is at the
Lowell regional Wastewater Utility (LRWU), which treats an average dry weather
flow of 32 million gallons per day (MGD). The LRWU has allocated 2.6 MGD of
wastewater capacity to Dracut, which currently uses approximately 1.35 MGD.
Library:
The Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library holds 73,000 volumes and in FY00
has a circulation of 157,535 volumes.
Schools:
Dracut School System operates four k – 6 elementary schools, one middle
school and one high school. 1999 – 2000 enrollment: 4,069 pupils. The Town is
also member community of the Greater Lowell Vocational Technical High School.
Public Safety:
42 permanent uniformed officers staff Dracut Police Dept. The Fire Dept.
Roster totals 36 firefighters.
Chief of Police: Chief
Kevin M. Richardson, (978) 957-2123
Chief of Fire Department: Chief Leo Gaudette, (987) 454-2113
Rail:
Commuter rail service to North Station, Boston is available at Lowell
Gallagher Terminal or North Billerica Station (Travel
time 40 mins). Freight rail service is available from the Springfield Terminal
Railway, contact number: (978) 663 – 1073
Bus:
Dracut is a member of the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA). Fixed
bus service is provided, and paratransit services, including medical trips to
Boston, are available for the elderly and disabled through LRTA’s Road Runner
program.
FY2011 TAX RATE: Residential:
- $12.69 per
$1,000, Commercial: - $12.69 per $1,000
| 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | # Change 2000-2010 | % Change 2000-2010 |
| 13,674 | 18,214 | 21,249 | 25,594 | 28,562 | 29,457 | 895 | 3.1 |
Persons by Sex (2000 U.S. Census)
| Male |
14,007 |
| Female |
14,555 |
Age Distribution (2000 U.S. Census)
| Age | Persons | Percentage |
| Under 5 | 1,935 | 6.8 |
| 5-14 | 4,199 | 14.7 |
| 15 - 44 | 12,793 | 44.8 |
| 45 - 64 | 6,330 | 22.2 |
| 65 & over | 3,305 | 11.6 |
Race and Ethnicity (2000 U.S. Census)
|
Persons |
Percentage |
|
| White | 27170 | 95.1 |
| Black | 222 | 0.8 |
| Am Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut | 27 | 0.1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 738 | 2.6 |
| Hispanic Origin | 443 | 1.6 |
Households (2000 U.S. Census)
| 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
| 6,768 | 8,992 | 10,451 |
Household Size (2000 U.S. Census)
2.89 persons per household
Poverty Status (2000 U.S. Census)
| Persons Below Poverty Level: | Dracut | Massachusetts |
| Population | 1,055 | 573,421 |
| Percentage | 3.7 | 9.3 |
Households by Type (2000 U.S. Census)
| Households | Percentage | |
| Married Couple/ Family | 7,736 | 74.0 |
| Female Householder | 1,208 | 11.6 |
| Non-Family Household | 2,715 | 24.4 |
Income Distribution (2000 U.S. Census)
| Income | Households | Percentage |
| Less than $10,000 | 459 | 4.4 |
| $10,000 - $14,999 | 423 | 4.0 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 773 | 7.4 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 937 | 9.0 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 1,657 | 15.9 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 2,889 | 27.6 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 1,593 | 15.2 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,272 | 12.2 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 273 | 3.5 |
| $200,000 or more | 120 | 1.5 |
Sources of Income (2000 U.S. Census)
| Source | # of Households | Average Income |
| Wage and Salary | 8,945 | $65,266 |
| Supplemental Security | 266 | $7,749 |
| Social Security | 2,546 | $10,946 |
| Public Assistance | 75 | $3,779 |
| Retirement | 1,633 | $13,695 |
Housing Units (2000 U.S. Census)
| 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
| 5,001 | 6,947 | 9,279 | 10,451 |
Median Household Income (2000 U.S. Census)
| 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
| $11,200 | $21,163 | $43,978 | $57,676 |
Median Home Sale Price (Banker & Tradesman)
| 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2000 | |
| Single Family | $117,000 | $118,500 | $125,000 | $138,000 | $180,000 |
| Condo | $60,000 | $55,125 | $59,000 | $76,500 | $92,900 |
| All Sales | $85,900 | $86,000 | $87,000 | $107,000 | $141,500 |
| 1990 | 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2000 |
| 139 | 307 | 83 | 87 | 59 | 94 |
Housing Breakdown by Occupancy (2000 U.S. Census)
| # of Units | Percentage of Total | |
| Total Housing Units | 10,643 | - |
| Total Occupied Units | 10,451 | 98.2 |
| Owner Occupied | 8,201 | 78.5 |
| Renter Occupied | 2,250 | 21.5 |
| Total Vacant | 192 | 1.8 |
| Dracut Land Use | Acreage (acres) | Percentage of Total |
| Residential | 4,417.42 | 32.3 |
| Commercial | 84.84 | 0.6 |
| Industrial | 173.99 | 1.3 |
| Agriculture | 1,917.23 | 14.0 |
| Open Space/ Recreation | 6,275.2 | 45.8 |
| Transportation/ Mining/ Waste | 739.98 | 5.4 |
| Water | 84.74 | 0.6 |
| Total Acreage | 13,693.37 | 100 |
Lori Cahill - Recreation Director
Dracut Recreation Commission
Town Hall Annex, 11 Spring Park Ave.
Dracut, Ma. 01826
Tel #: (978) 458 – 4478
Lowell Dracut Tyngsborough
State Forest (1,040 Acres)
Bicycling, non – motorized boating, camping, cross country
skiing, fresh water fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, ice skating,
nature observation, organized events, walking/jogging. ATV and
Snowmobiling are not permitted in the State Forest.
Dracut High Complex (89 Acres)
Baseball/softball, football/soccer, freshwater fishing, organized events, team
activities, and walking/jogging
Municipal Landfill (70 Acres)
Baseball/softball, football/soccer
Centerville Sport Club (35 Acres)
Fresh water fishing, hunting, nature observation, target archery
Polubinski Land (23 Acres)
Baseball/softball
Colburn Land (19 Acres)
Nature observation, picnicking
Parker Avenue School (7 Acres)
Baseball/softball
Dracut Tennis Center (6 Acres)
Tennis
| Labor Force - 2000 | 16,898 |
| # of Residents Employed | 16,482 |
| # of Residents Unemployed | 416 |
| Dracut's Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| NMCOG Regional Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| State Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| Agriculture/ Forestry/ Fishing | 94 |
| Government | 851 |
| Construction | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 331 |
| TCPU | 519 |
| Trade | 1,471 |
| FIRE | 190 |
| Services | 836 |
| Total Employment in Dracut | 4,904 |
TCPU = Transportation, Communication and Public Utilities
FIRE = Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
conf = Data suppressed due to confidentiality
Means Of Transportation To Work - 2000 (Census Transportation Planning Package 2000)
|
Subject |
1990 Census | 2000 Census | Change 1990 to 2000 | |||
| Number | Percent | Number | Percent | Number | Percent | |
| Workers 16 years & over | 13,391 | 100.0 | 15,036 | 100.0 | 1,645 | 12.3 |
| Drove alone | 11,015 | 82.3 | 13,188 | 87.7 | 2,173 | 19.7 |
| Carpooled | 1,779 | 13.3 | 1,152 | 7.7 | -627 | -35.2 |
| Public transportation (including taxicab) | 171 | 1.3 | 229 | 1.5 | 58 | 33.9 |
| Bicycle or walked | 156 | 1.2 | 98 | 0.7 | -58 | -37.2 |
| Motorcycle or other means | 78 | 0.6 | 73 | 0.5 | -5 | -6.4 |
| Worked at home | 192 | 1.4 | 296 | 2.0 | 104 | 54.2 |
Commuting to Work -
2000 (Census Transportation Planning Package 2000)
| Subject | 1990 Census | 2000 Census | Change 1990 to 2000 | |||
| Number | Percent | Number | Percent | Number | Percent | |
| Workers who did not work at home | 13,199 | 100.0 | 14,740 | 100.0 | 1,541 | 11.7 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 326 | 2.5 | 302 | 2.0 | -24 | -7.4 |
| 5 to 9 minutes | 1,048 | 7.9 | 1,072 | 7.3 | 24 | 2.3 |
| 10 to 14 minutes | 1,724 | 13.1 | 1,616 | 11.0 | -108 | -6.3 |
| 15 to 19 minutes | 2,397 | 18.2 | 2,306 | 15.6 | -91 | -3.8 |
| 20 to 29 minutes | 3,170 | 24.0 | 3,215 | 21.8 | 45 | 1.4 |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 2,808 | 21.3 | 3,458 | 23.5 | 650 | 23.1 |
| 45 or more minutes | 1,726 | 13.1 | 2,771 | 18.8 | 1,045 | 60.5 |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes) | 24.0 | X | 28.1 | X | 4.1 | X |
MEDIA:
Lowell Sun
15 Kearney Square, Lowell (978) 458 – 7100
Dracut Dispatch
P.O. Box 198, Dracut, Ma 01826
The Merrimack Journal
1794 Bridge Street, Unit 27B, Dracut, Ma 01826
REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY:
Northern Middlesex Council of
Governments
40 Church Street Suite 200, Lowell MA 01852
Beverly Woods, Executive Director
Phone: (978) 454 – 8021
Fax: (978) 454 – 8023