Town of
Dracut
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-452-1908
Acting Town Manager:
Alison ManugianSelect Board:
Anthony Archinski
Alison Genest
Jennifer Kopcinski
Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Josh Taylor
Annual Town Meeting:
June 3, 2024June, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 4, 2024May, 1st Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 32,159 | |
| Population Density | 1,559 | |
| Registered Voters | 23,575 | |
| Income Per Capita | $39,887 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $148,965 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 80.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $424,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,624 | |
| Total Households | 12,212 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.58 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.58 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $53,135,313 | |
| Total Expenditures | $87,983,557 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $57,212,576 | |
| State Aid | $29,406,365 | |
| Local Receipts | $7,874,100 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low incomeLow income |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Dracut is located in northeastern Middlesex County, about 28 miles north of Boston. It is bordered by Methuen, Lowell, Tewksbury and Tyngsboro, along with Pelham, New Hampshire. The town land area occupies 20.84 square miles.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,701 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 20.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 159.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Northern Middlesex Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
Edward J. Kennedy, Jr.
Mass. House
Colleen Garry