Acushnet, Massachusetts
Acushnet: Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Acushnet is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,303 and a population density of 210 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,673 inhabitants.
The town was created 366 years ago in 1658.
Quick Facts about Acushnet
| Population : | 10,673 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Postal code : | 02743 |
| Area : | 49.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1659 (366 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 08:50:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 217 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Acushnet is located at 41°40'50"N 70°54'28"W (41.6806600, -70.9078200).
Acushnet map
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- Official Website
Official website of Acushnet
Demographics
The population of Acushnet increased by 3.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,303 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,304 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,322 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,346 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,399 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,453 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,483 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,520 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,586 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,625 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,673 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Other Places in Acushnet
1 Acushnet Town Hall
122 Main St, Acushnet, MA 02743 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15089980200 🔗 Url
People born in Acushnet (4)
People born in Acushnet, including baseball player John Taber, Union general Thomas C. H. Smith, painter Clement Nye Swift, .
List
- Caleb Arnold Slade (American painter (1882-1961)) he was born in 02/08/1882
Schools in Acushnet
College & universities near Acushnet, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167039 | Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford | New Bedford (MA) | 02720-3445 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Acushnet, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Acushnet
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Acushn Post Office | Acushnet (MA) | 02743 |
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Taunton | 55,874 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Acushnet distances to largest Massachusetts cities
