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Northborough has been on a moderate growth spurt. The town saw its population increase 4 percent from 2000 to 2007.
Meanwhile, the town's unemployment rate is 6.5 percent, which is less than the state average of 8.6 percent.
The labor force in Northborough stands at 8,100. One of the largest employers in town is Iron Mountain Digital, which has operations on 175 Bearfoot Rd.
Per capita income in Northborough is $32,889, somewhat less than other MetroWest communities.
Stats
Population (2007): 14,611
Form of Government: Town Administrator, Selectmen, Open Town Meeting
Labor Force (2009): 8,100
Per Capita Income (1999): $32,889
Population Per Sq. Mile (2007): 788.5
Housing Units Per Sq. Mile (2007): 269.9
Tax Rate (FY 2009): 13.76
Average Single-Family Tax Bill (FY 2009): $5,774
Total Revenue (FY 2009): $52,106,556
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.5 percent
Top Five Taxpayers
(Based on assessed value, FY09)
Cabot II MA - $32,436,000
Iron Mountain Information Management Inc.- $24,851,600
Massachusetts Electric Corp.- $21,045,930
MM Industrial Beeman RD LLC- $20,389,000
Wal-Mart Real Estate- $17,935,330
Key Officials
John W. Coderre, Town Administrator
Andrew Dowd, Town Clerk
June Hubbard-Ward, Treasurer/Collector
Kathy Joubert, Town Planner
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