North Scituate, Massachusetts

North Scituate is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Scituate in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,077 at the 2010 census. It was formerly known as Gannet Corner.GeographyNorth Scituate is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.1 km², of which 10.0 km² is land and 0.1 km² is water.The word "Scituate" is derived from the Native American word satuit, meaning "cold brook", referring to the river that runs into Scituate Harbor.North Scituate has one freshwater pond, Hunter's Pond, which is fed by Bound Brook. Hunter's Pond flows into the saltwater Gulph River via a waterfall at Mordecai Lincoln Road.Direct train service from North Scituate into Boston is available from North Scuituate station on the Greenbush Line of MBTA Commuter Rail.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,065 people, 1,849 households, and 1,432 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 505.3/km² (1,310.4/mi²). There were 1,901 housing units at an average density of 189.7/km² (491.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.81% White, 0.22% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.