Colrain, Massachusetts
Colrain: city in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Colrain is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,671 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,669 inhabitants.
The city was created 291 years ago in 1734.
Quick Facts about Colrain
| Population | 1,669 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 01340 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 112.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6731,-72.6968 |
| Altitude | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1735 (291 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:21:24 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Colrain is located at 42°40'23"N 72°41'48"W (42.6731400, -72.6967600).
Colrain map
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Colrain decreased by 0.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,671 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,678 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,671 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,664 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,660 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,655 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,648 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,657 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,663 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,661 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,669 | 0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Colrain (3)
People born in Colrain, including Early missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii and lyricist of the song "Hawaiʻi Aloha" Lorenzo Lyons, Settler and Murderer Danford Balch, astronomer Elisabeth Bardwell, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Colrain, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
Nearby Transit Stations (30)
Rail and bus stations connected to Colrain, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Colrain.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colrain Post Office | Colrain (MA) | 01340 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17,241 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Deerfield | 5,049 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Turners Falls | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Sunderland | 3,634 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northfield | 2,958 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bernardston | 2,089 | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| South Deerfield | 1,880 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Conway | 1,875 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Buckland | 1,851 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Shelburne | 1,840 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Leverett | 1,836 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shutesbury | 1,753 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Erving | 1,749 | Town of the United States |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Colrain distances to largest Massachusetts cities