Freetown, Massachusetts
Freetown: town in Massachusetts
About
Freetown is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,870 and a population density of 232 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,432 inhabitants.
The town was created 367 years ago in 1658.
Quick Facts about Freetown
| Population | 9,432 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area | 38.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7668,-71.0328 |
| Altitude | 164 feet / 50 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1659 (367 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:51:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 246 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freetown is located at 41°46'0"N 71°1'58"W (41.7667700, -71.0328200).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Freetown increased by 5.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,870 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,898 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,943 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,033 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,102 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,177 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,265 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,326 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,390 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,394 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,432 | 0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Freetown (6)
People born in Freetown, including Massachusetts Democratic governor and Supreme Judicial Court associate justice Marcus Morton, colonialist Elijah Juckett, businessman Richard Borden, .
More notable people
- Samuel G. Hathaway (American politician) he was born in 18/07/1780
- Simeon Borden (American civil engineer) he was born in 29/01/1798
- William Rounseville Alger (American clergyman and poet; "Unitarian minister and author ... of comparative religious studies") he was born in 30/12/1822
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Freetown, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Freetown, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Freetown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Asson Post Office | Assonet (MA) | 02702 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Freetown, New York town of the United States with a population of 767 people.
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Freetown distances to largest Massachusetts cities