Acton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 21,924. >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Population (male): 10,754

Median Age: 41.9 years

Median Rent:

Poverty (overall):

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (20.5%), English (15.8%), Italian (13.2%), German (11.1%), French (5.7%), Polish (5.4%).

Elevation: 260 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01720

Races:
      White alone - 16,555 - 75.5%
      Asian alone - 4,062 - 18.5%
      Hispanic - 560 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 340 - 1.6%
      Black alone - 232 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 159 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 13 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.01%

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National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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7 DEANE ST 3.6 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

39 Village Square, 8.9 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

5 WINTER ST 9.4 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

200 GROTON RD 9.5 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

510 BOSTON RD 9.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 9.9 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

58 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 10.4 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 10.6 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

7 FRANCINE RD 10.8 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

157 UNION ST 10.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 10.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 11.1 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

1030 MAIN ST 11.9 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 12.3 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 12.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 12.4 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 12.6 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

700 Rogers Street, 12.7 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

345 MAIN ST 12.8 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 13.0 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 13.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

28 Newton St 13.1 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

190 N MAIN ST 13.3 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 14.0 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.1 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

POH on-site only 14.2 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 14.2 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 14.5 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

41 CARLETON RD 15.0 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

66B CONCORD ST 15.1 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 15.7 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 15.7 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 15.7 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 15.7 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 16.0 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

376 Arsenal Street 16.1 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 16.2 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

601 Concord Ave 16.3 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

424 CENTRAL ST 16.5 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 16.7 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

37 MANNING ST 16.9 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

16 Main Street 16.9 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

92 HIGH ST 16.9 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 17.0 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 17.1 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

20 S BORDER RD 17.2 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 17.2 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.5 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

52 BOW ST 17.5 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

12 EVERETT ST 17.6 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 17.7 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

124 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

P.O. Box 546 17.8 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 18.0 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 18.1 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 18.1 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 18.3 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.4 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 18.5 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

358 HARVARD ST 18.5 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 18.5 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.6 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

300 Main St, 18.6 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

On-site only 18.6 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

1285 Beacon St 18.8 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

219 CENTRE ST 18.8 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

Onsite Only #1 18.8 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

101 STATION LNDG 18.8 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1 Branch St, 18.9 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 18.9 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 19.0 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 19.1 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

8 AUBURN ST 19.5 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

319 Longwood Ave, 19.6 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 19.8 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

14A BROAD ST 19.8 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

1996 CENTRE ST 19.8 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

138 Haverhill St, 20.0 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 20.4 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 21.0 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 21.1 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 21.1 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 21.1 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1 GENERAL ST 21.2 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

371 BROADWAY 21.2 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 21.3 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

630 PLANTATION ST 21.4 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 21.7 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 21.9 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

1 HARBORSIDE DR 22.0 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 22.0 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

500 Lincoln Street 22.0 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 22.2 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

352 BELMONT ST 22.4 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 22.6 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

81B MAIN ST 22.8 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

159 N BROADWAY 23.1 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.2 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 23.4 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 23.5 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 23.8 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 23.8 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 23.8 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 23.9 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

49 RANGE RD STE 101 24.0 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

141 MASSASOIT RD 24.0 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

289 Main St, 24.0 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

199 REEDSDALE RD 24.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

415 MAIN ST 24.2 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 24.3 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.4 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 24.5 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 24.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 24.6 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 24.8 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 24.9 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 24.9 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

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Important Information (Beware)

Some companies offering DNA Testing may sell cheap / INEXPENSIVE, in-home or laboratory DNA kits. Please be aware that these types of DNA testing products cannot be used in a court proceeding FOR paternity, immigration or family relationship determinations.

Accredited Drug Testing only utilizes certified DNA collection specialists at our Acton, MA DNA Testing Centers and AABB certified laboratories for DNA Testing which the test results may be utilized in child custody, child support, paternity or any other legal proceeding.

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Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

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DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of an alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing an AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing may be stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress-Free.

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, Maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us contains different DNA makeup however, parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing an oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory that analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

How to schedule a DNA Test?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available within 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing

We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)

More DNA Testing FAQ

What is paternity?

Paternity means fatherhood. Paternity is established when a paternity testing laboratory uses genetic testing methods / DNA test, to demonstrate to a legal standard, that an alleged father is the biological father. Paternity is disproved when these same methods and standards demonstrate that an alleged father is not the biological father.

What is DNA testing?

DNA testing refers to the process of examining an individual's DNA markers for the purpose of genetic human identification and for determining the relationship between two people.

How accurate is DNA-Based paternity testing?

The DNA profiling method is an extremely accurate genetic testing method. It can absolutely determine if the man is not the biological father and reliably exclude him. DNA profiling can establish that the alleged father is the child's biological father with a probability of paternity of 99.99% or higher. Each year many individual clients, child support offices, attorneys, judges, and physicians choose Genetic Profiles as their source for information, guidance and testing services in order to determine paternity.

Are the results admissible in court?

Yes. The laboratory follows a strict chain-of-custody procedure which allows for court/legal admissibility.

Is the Lab accredited? Are the results reliable?

The DNA testing laboratory used by Genetic Profiles is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks(AABB)for the purpose of performing paternity (parentage) tests. Your paternity test will be processed by highly skilled and trained laboratory technicians. Every test is evaluated by a Ph.D. scientist with several years specializing in DNA genetic testing.

How long does it take to receive results from the paternity test?

It typically takes about 3-4 working days to complete the testing. In cases where the mother's sample is not included or when an abnormal/difficult sample is used, testing may require more time.

Are the paternity test results confidential?

Yes, The DNA test results are strictly confidential. They are released only to the adult persons who were tested and, as requested, to their authorized agents (e.g. attorneys).

How does DNA paternity testing work?

DNA analysis, which has proven to be a major advance in the field of paternity testing, involves the direct examination of the genetic material that a child inherited from its biological parents. DNA is located throughout the human body and in the same identical form. Thus, DNA in blood is the same as that in skin, cheek lining, muscle, bone, teeth and various other tissues. The DNA of a person is fully established at conception and remains totally constant throughout life. During the paternity testing process, the genetic characteristics of the child are first compared to those of its mother. Those characteristics in the child that cannot be found in the mother have been inherited from the biological father. If the tested man (alleged father) does not have the genetic characteristics necessary to be the biological father of the child, he is excluded. If the tested man's DNA does contain those genetic characteristics, then the probability that this man is the true biological father is calculated and reported by the laboratory.

What are some of the reasons DNA testing is conducted?

There are many legal and personal reasons that require DNA testing. Some of the more common include:

  • peace of mind
  • family medical concerns
  • child support
  • custody
  • adoption
  • citizenship/immigration
  • inheritance/benefits (social security, insurance, etc.)
  • crime scene analysis (forensic testing)

Can I do anything to alter the results of the test?

No, you can not alter the results of a test. Medication, drugs, alcohol, food, age or lifestyle cannot alter the DNA pattern within an individual.

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Local Area Info: Acton, Massachusetts

Acton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, approximately twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles (16 km) southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,929 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Westford and Littleton to the north, Concord and Carlisle to the east, Stow, Maynard, and Sudbury to the south and Boxborough to the west. Acton became an incorporated town in 1735. The town employs the Open Town Meeting form of government with a Town Manager and an elected, five-member Board of Selectmen. Acton was named the 11th Best Place To Live among small towns in the country by Money Magazine in 2015, and the 16th best in 2009 and in 2011. The local high school, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Acton-Boxborough #3 among open enrollment high schools and #7 overall for STEM education in the United States.

Acton is located at 42°29?N 71°27?W? / ?42.483°N 71.450°W? / 42.483; -71.450. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.3 square miles (53 km2), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.53 percent, is water. Almost all of Acton is forested, except for where it has been cleared for residential or agricultural use. Some forested areas have been put aside for special use by corporations.

The current geography of Acton was created when the last wave of glaciers retreated approximately ten thousand years ago. Acton has nine drumlins — hills which are composed of glacial till. In addition, Wills Hole and Grassy Pond are kettle ponds which were formed in depressions in the till formed by large blocks of ice.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 21,924. >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Population (male): 10,754

Median Age: 41.9 years

Median Rent:

Poverty (overall):

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (20.5%), English (15.8%), Italian (13.2%), German (11.1%), French (5.7%), Polish (5.4%).

Elevation: 260 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01720

Races:
      White alone - 16,555 - 75.5%
      Asian alone - 4,062 - 18.5%
      Hispanic - 560 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 340 - 1.6%
      Black alone - 232 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 159 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 13 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.01%

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