Dracut, Massachusetts

Dracut: town of the United States

About

Dracut is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,457 and a population density of 1,379 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,423 inhabitants.

The town was created 373 years ago in 1652.

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Location of Dracut on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Dracut

Population 31,423 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Middlesex County
Postal code 01826
Phone Area Codes 978
Area 21.36 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.6704,-71.3020
Altitude 144 feet / 44 meters
Establishment January 01, 1653 (373 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:49:05 (10th April 2026)
Density 1,471 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.26% (2010-2020)
Weather 68℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Dracut Town Office  Dracut MA image
Dracut Town Office Dracut MA image

Geography

Dracut is located at 42°40'13"N 71°18'7"W (42.6703700, -71.3020100).

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Weather

68°F
Sunny
3 to 13 mph SW Friday

Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph.

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Official website of Dracut

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Demographics

The population of Dracut increased by 6.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 29,457 - census
2011 29,899 1.48% estimation process
2012 30,233 1.1% estimation process
2013 30,501 0.88% estimation process
2014 30,855 1.15% estimation process
2015 31,023 0.54% estimation process
2016 31,113 0.29% estimation process
2017 31,481 1.17% estimation process
2018 31,626 0.46% estimation process
2019 31,634 0.03% estimation process
2020 31,423 -0.67% estimation process
Dracut zip code is 01826. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017
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Best Things to Do in Dracut

1Veterans Memorial Park

Rating: 4.5 (292)

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Where to Eat in Dracut

1Dunkin'

Rating: 4 (272)

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2Dunkin'

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People born in Dracut (9)

People born in Dracut, including judge James Mitchell Varnum, actor and politician Wendell Corey, politician John Varnum, .

More notable people

  • Joseph Bradley Varnum (American politician (1751-1821)) he was born in 29/01/1751
  • Samantha Lord she was born in 01/01/2000
  • Charles A. Stott (American politician) he was born in 18/08/1835
  • Sarah Hildreth Butler (American actress (1816-1876)) she was born in 17/08/1816
  • Robert Degrandis he was born in 28/01/1932
  • John Brox he was born in 16/11/1910

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Dracut, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
166498 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute Lowell (MA) 01852-1909

Nearby Transit Stations (27)

Rail and bus stations connected to Dracut, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NSH Nashua, NH 8 North Southwood Drive BUS
HHL Haverhill station Washington Street at Railroad Square RAIL
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
NBT Newburyport, Massachusetts 90 Storey Avenue BUS
MHT Manchester, New Hampshire 119 Canal St. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Dracut.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dracu Post Office Dracut (MA) 01826

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.
Newton 87,803 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville 80,935 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.
Marlborough 39,290 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Watertown 36,125 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Natick 35,766 Town in Massachusetts

Distance to Other Cities

Dracut distances to largest Massachusetts cities