Becket, Massachusetts
Becket: Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
About
Becket is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,779 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,707 inhabitants.
The town was created 285 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Becket
| Population : | 1,707 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Berkshire County |
| Postal code : | 01223 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 123.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1740 (285 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:11:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Becket is located at 42°19'55"N 73°4'58"W (42.3320300, -73.0828800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Becket
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Becket decreased by 4.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 1,223 | - | |
| 2010 | 1,779 | 31.25% | census |
| 2011 | 1,776 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,778 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,772 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,765 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,752 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,739 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,730 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,730 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,716 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,707 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Schools in Becket
College & universities near Becket, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Becket, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Becket
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Middlefield Post Office | Middlefield (MA) | 01243 |
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Becket distances to largest Massachusetts cities
