Duxbury, Massachusetts
Duxbury: town in Massachusetts
About
Duxbury is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,059 and a population density of 401 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,932 inhabitants.
The town was created 402 years ago in 1623.
Quick Facts about Duxbury
| Population | 15,932 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Postal code | 02332 |
| Area | 37.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0418,-70.6723 |
| Altitude | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1624 (402 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:58:47 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Duxbury is located at 42°2'30"N 70°40'20"W (42.0417700, -70.6722600).
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Duxbury increased by 5.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,059 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,104 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,147 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,263 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,348 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,439 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,859 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,947 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,917 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,921 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,932 | 0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Duxbury (22)
People born in Duxbury, including politician Charles Turner, Jr., musician Stet Howland, politician George Partridge, .
More notable people
- Mark Murphy (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/08/1976
- Peleg Wadsworth (Continental Army officer; Congressman from Massachusetts) he was born in 06/05/1748
- Tim Leahy (American ice hockey player) he was born in 15/09/1975
- Chris Ajemian (lacrosse player) he was born in 29/11/1986
- Gamaliel Bradford (American privateer) he was born in 04/11/1763
- Henry B. Pierce (American politician) he was born in 06/08/1841
- Peter Chandler (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 19/03/1953
- William H. Kent (American politician) he was born in 21/03/1823
- Jim Manganello (soccer player) he was born in 08/12/1976
- Charlotte Bradford (nurse during the American Civil War) she was born in 20/06/1813
- Josh S. Cutler (politician in Massachusetts, US) he was born in 22/01/1971
- Max Quinzani (American lacrosse player) he was born in 20/03/1988
- Alexandria Shaughnessy (American figure skater) she was born in 30/09/1992
- Ezra Weston II he was born in 30/11/1772
- Gershom Bradford Weston he was born in 27/08/1799
- Ruth Alden ((1637-1674)) she was born in 22/06/1637
- Greg DiCenzo (association football player) he was born in 25/10/1975
- Gamaliel Bradford (Revolutionary War colonel) he was born in 02/09/1731
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Duxbury, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445656 | Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth | Plymouth (MA) | 02360 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Duxbury, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Duxbury.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Snug Harbor Post Office | Duxbury (MA) | 02331 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Duxbury, Vermont town in Washington County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,307 people.
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 95,770 | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. |
| Plymouth | 62,654 | County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bridgewater | 27,689 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marshfield | 26,037 | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK |
| Middleborough | 25,722 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hingham | 24,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Scituate | 19,047 | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Pembroke | 18,553 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Rockland | 17,992 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Abington | 16,752 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Whitman | 15,295 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hanover | 14,624 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| East Bridgewater | 14,554 | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Kingston | 12,208 | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Carver | 11,762 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Duxbury distances to largest Massachusetts cities