Bourne, Massachusetts
Bourne: Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Bourne is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,754 and a population density of 144 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,743 inhabitants.
The town was created 385 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Bourne
| Population : | 19,743 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02532 |
| Area : | 136.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (385 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:42:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bourne is located at 41°44'28"N 70°35'56"W (41.7412200, -70.5989200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bourne
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bourne decreased by 0.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1890 | 1,442 | - | |
| 2000 | 18,721 | 92.3% | |
| 2010 | 19,754 | 5.23% | census |
| 2011 | 19,800 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,754 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,729 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,726 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,838 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,866 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,840 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,822 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,762 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,743 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bourne
1 Herring Run Recreation Area
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2 Sagamore Bridge
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3 Butterflies of Cape Cod
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4 Museums at Aptucxet
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5 The Cape Cod Military Museum
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Other Places in Bourne
1 Bourne Town Hall
24 Perry Ave, Bourne, MA 02532 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Bourne
College & universities near Bourne, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166692 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay (MA) | 02532-1803 |
| 373711 | Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School | Bourne (MA) | 02532 |
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
| 445656 | Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth | Plymouth (MA) | 02360 |
| 167039 | Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford | New Bedford (MA) | 02720-3445 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bourne, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Bourne
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bourn Post Office | Buzzards Bay (MA) | 02532 |
| Buzzards Bay Post Office | Buzzards Bay (MA) | 02532 |
| Monument Beach Post Office | Monument Beach (MA) | 02553 |
| On Post Office | Onset (MA) | 02558 |
| Poca Post Office | Pocasset (MA) | 02559 |
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,320 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Bourne distances to largest Massachusetts cities
