Fitchburg Worcester County, Massachusetts
Fitchburg: City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Fitchburg is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,318 and a population density of 554 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 40,638 inhabitants.
The city was created 291 years ago in 1729.
Geography
Fitchburg is located at 42°35'0"N 71°48'8"W (42.5834200, -71.8023000).
Weather
Fitchburg forecast: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 3 to 7 mph. more
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Fitchburg Quick Facts
| Population : | 40,638 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01420 |
| Area : | 72.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1730 (291 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:38:07 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 558 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 0.79% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
- Kleve (1985 )
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- Oni
- Tianjin
Demographics
The population of Fitchburg increased by 0.79% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,428 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,512 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,570 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,666 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,684 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,676 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,762 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,745 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,638 | -0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Fitchburg (84)
People born in Fitchburg, including singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress Amerie, historian David K. Wyatt, anthropologist who played a key role in shaping modern anthropology in Oceania Kenneth Emory, you can see a list of people who born in Fitchburg.
- Art Longsjo (American speed skater and racing cyclist)
- Edward Savage Crocker II (American diplomat)
- Thomas Hammond (American politician (1843-1909))
- Joseph Buffum, Jr. (American politician (1784-1874))
- Paul Cotton (American conceptual artist)
- Samuel W. Hale (American politician)
- Peter Samson (American computer programmer)
- Bill Stewart (American coach)
- Jean Palardy (French-Canadian painter, art historian, ethnologist and filmmaker (1905-1991))
- Léo Kemner Laflamme (Canadian politician)
- Ray LeBlanc (Retired American professional ice hockey player)
- Viola Léger (Canadian actor and politician)
- Bruce Gordon (American actor)
- Everett Francis Briggs (American activist and priest)
- Matti Mattson (American activist)
- Carolyn Brown (American choreographer)
- Daniel T.K. Hurley (American judge)
- Ed Lawrence (American football player (1906-1961))
Schools
College & universities near Fitchburg
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165820 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420-2697 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fitchburg
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Fitchburg, Wisconsin city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 185,428 | County seat city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Leominster | 41,716 | City in Massachusetts |
| Shrewsbury | 38,526 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 29,101 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,683 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,303 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,144 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 18,883 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,949 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,878 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,766 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,679 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,109 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,195 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Clinton | 14,000 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,947 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fitchburg distances to largest Massachusetts cities