Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Chelmsford is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,802 and a population density of 1,457 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,528 inhabitants.
The town was created 392 years ago in 1632.
Quick Facts about Chelmsford
| Population : | 35,528 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Area : | 23.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 246 feet / 75 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1633 (392 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:24:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 01824 |
| Density : | 1,531 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chelmsford is located at 42°35'59"N 71°22'2"W (42.5998100, -71.3672800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chelmsford
Demographics
The population of Chelmsford increased by 4.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,802 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,259 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,570 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,763 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,004 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,075 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,011 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,005 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,202 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,391 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,528 | 0.39% | estimation process |
People born in Chelmsford (23)
People born in Chelmsford, including actress Kristen Wilson, ice hockey player Phil Bourque, politician Benjamin Pierce, .
List
- Jeffries Wyman (American physician and natural scientist) he was born in 11/08/1814
- Phil Aucoin (American ice hockey player) he was born in 12/11/1981
- Nancy Zaroulis (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1945
- Alpheus Spring Packard, Sr. (American classical philologist) he was born in 23/12/1798
- Dan Curran (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1976
- John Farmer (American historian) he was born in 12/06/1789
- John Galen Howard (American architect) he was born in 08/05/1864
- Joy Williams (American novelist and short story writer) she was born in 11/02/1944
- Josiah Gardner Abbott (American politician) he was born in 01/11/1814
- Morrill Wyman (American physician) he was born in 25/07/1812
- Tony Lupien (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 23/04/1917
- Meghan Toohey (American musician)
- Heather Linstad (UConn Ice Hockey women's coach) she was born in 26/02/1967
- Michael A. Dillon (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 29/09/1839
- Dan Craig (American basketball player (1982-)) he was born in 01/01/1982
- Esther Wilkins (author of the first comprehensive book on dental hygiene) she was born in 09/12/1916
- Colleen Mullen (American basketball player (1980-)) she was born in 19/06/1980
- Helen F. Spalding (Educator from Massachusetts and Oregon) she was born in 23/07/1837
Schools in Chelmsford
College & universities near Chelmsford, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382416 | Greater Lowell Technical School | Tyngsboro (MA) | 01879 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chelmsford, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chelmsford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Post Office | Chelmsford (MA) | 01824 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Chelmsford distances to largest Massachusetts cities
