Brewster, Massachusetts
Brewster: Town in Massachusetts
About
Brewster is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,820 and a population density of 149 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,772 inhabitants.
The town was created 369 years ago in 1655.
Quick Facts about Brewster
| Population : | 9,772 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02631 |
| Area : | 65.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1656 (369 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:01:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 148 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brewster is located at 41°45'36"N 70°4'58"W (41.7601100, -70.0828000).
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Official website of Brewster
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brewster decreased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 1,525 | - | |
| 2000 | 10,094 | 84.89% | |
| 2010 | 9,820 | -2.79% | census |
| 2011 | 9,840 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,820 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,799 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,940 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,888 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,851 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,849 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,811 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,775 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,772 | -0.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brewster
1 Nickerson State Park
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2 Breakwater Beach
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3 Drummer Boy Park
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4 Stony Brook Grist Mill
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5 Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History
869 Main Street/Route 6A, Brewster, MA 02631, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Brewster
College & universities near Brewster, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brewster, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Brewster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Post Office | Brewster (MA) | 02631 |
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- Brewster , Kansas human settlement in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 289 people.
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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 |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| 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 |
| 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
Brewster distances to largest Massachusetts cities
