Harvard, Massachusetts

Harvard: Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

About

Harvard is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,520 and a population density of 241 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,618 inhabitants.

The town was created 366 years ago in 1657.

Harvard locator map
Location of Harvard on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Harvard

Population : 6,618 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Worcester County
Different from : Harvard University
Postal code : 01451
Area : 27 km2
Altitude : 420 feet / 128 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1658 (366 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 06:27:14 (29th March 2024)
Density : 245 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.48% (2010-2020)
Harvard Town Hall  Harvard MA image
Harvard Town Hall Harvard MA
Harvard Town Hall  Harvard MA image

Geography

Harvard is located at 42°30'0"N 71°34'58"W (42.5000900, -71.5828400).

Harvard map

Demographics

The population of Harvard increased by 1.48% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,520 - census
2011 6,530 0.15% estimation process
2012 6,538 0.12% estimation process
2013 6,550 0.18% estimation process
2014 6,549 -0.02% estimation process
2015 6,538 -0.17% estimation process
2016 6,549 0.17% estimation process
2017 6,568 0.29% estimation process
2018 6,603 0.53% estimation process
2019 6,620 0.26% estimation process
2020 6,618 -0.03% estimation process

Harvard zip code is 01451. County name: Worcester, County fips: 25027

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People born in Harvard (5)

People born in Harvard, including watchmaker Levi Hutchins, chemist Harrison Gray Dyar, Del Cameron, .

List

  • Calvin Willard (American politician (1784-1867)) he was born in 07/12/1784
  • George F. Lewis (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1828

Schools in Harvard

College & universities near Harvard, MA

Code Name City ZIP
164535 Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Marlborough (MA) 01752

Stations (28)

Amtrak & bus stations near Harvard, MA

Code Name Address Type
FRA Framingham station 417 Waverly St. RAIL
WOR Union Station 2 Washington Square RAIL
NSH Nashua, NH 8 North Southwood Drive BUS
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL

Post offices near Harvard

Post Office Name City ZIP
Harvard Post Office Harvard (MA) 01451

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Harvard , Illinois private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 8,979 people.
  • Harvard , Nebraska city in Clay County, Nebraska with a population of 966 people.

Other cities in Worcester County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Worcester 184,570 The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
Leominster 41,548 The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Fitchburg 40,310 The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Shrewsbury 38,910 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Milford 28,965 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Gardner 20,585 City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Holden 19,259 Town in Massachusetts
Grafton 19,082 Town in Massachusetts
Westborough 19,063 Town in Massachusetts
Webster 16,822 City in Massachusetts, US
Southbridge 16,788 City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Auburn 16,701 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Northbridge 16,621 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Northborough 15,038 City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Uxbridge 14,352 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Millbury 13,973 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Harvard distances to largest Massachusetts cities