A quick look at the population and steets of West Millbury City can give you a good idea of how the neighborhood is currently performing. The number of new construction residential building permits in West Millbury since 1990 is illustrated in Table 5.
The city has historically had a high rate of immigration, but in recent years it has become home to many refugees from around the world. The city has successfully resettled over 2000 refugees from over 24 countries. The majority of refugees come from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Somalia, Bhutan, Syria, and Afghanistan. The population of West Millbury is about three-thirds white. A map of the area's diversity can help you understand the differences among the different races in the city.
The city's employment figures also show that there's a strong focus on school-age population in the area. This may increase the pressure on the school system and change the focus of open space planning. As a result, many youth-oriented programs and facilities are more expensive. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were 3,210 Millbury residents in 2000. As of the 2000 Census, the city's population was three percent younger than the national average.
The town's history is rich in history. The Nipmuck tribe, which frequented the town, used soapstone from the site on the southwest shore of Lake Singletary. The town also became a center for manufacturing power looms and wire products. In the nineteenth century, the town boasted of large manufacturers such as the Royal West Millbury Corset Company. At one time, the company was the largest employer of women in the country.