Blandford, Massachusetts
Blandford: city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Blandford is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,233 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,249 inhabitants.
The city was created 291 years ago in 1734.
Quick Facts about Blandford
| Population | 1,249 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Hampden County |
| Postal code | 01008 |
| Area | 53.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1807,-72.9273 |
| Altitude | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1735 (291 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:21:37 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blandford is located at 42°10'50"N 72°55'38"W (42.1806500, -72.9273200).
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Demographics
The population of Blandford increased by 1.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,233 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,236 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,238 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,244 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,249 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,248 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,247 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,250 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,257 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,252 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,249 | -0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Blandford (7)
People born in Blandford, including politician George Ashmun, Medal of Honor recipient Charles A. Taggart, politician Reuben P. Boise, .
More notable people
- Rufus P. Ranney (Ohio Jurist) he was born in 30/10/1813
- Homer Boss (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1882
- Cushing Eells (American missionary) he was born in 16/02/1810
- John K. Boies he was born in 06/12/1828
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blandford, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168263 | Westfield State University | Westfield (MA) | 01086-1630 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blandford, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Blandford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blandford Post Office | Blandford (MA) | 01008 |
Other cities in Hampden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| North Chicopee | 55,179 | A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| Chicopee | 54,825 | The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| Westfield | 41,063 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Holyoke | 39,921 | The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Agawam | 28,467 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| West Springfield | 28,397 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Ludlow | 21,101 | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| East Longmeadow | 16,093 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Longmeadow | 15,624 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Wilbraham | 14,670 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Palmer | 12,174 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southwick | 9,715 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Monson | 8,750 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Hampden | 5,154 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Brimfield | 3,679 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Blandford distances to largest Massachusetts cities