Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke: The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Connecticut River in the western part of the state. Holyoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Holyoke Historical Society and the Holyoke Museum.
About
Holyoke is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,880 and a population density of 674 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 39,921 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Holyoke
| Population : | 39,921 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Hampden County |
| Head of government : | mayor of Holyoke |
| Twitter username : | holyokecity |
| Postal code : | 01041, 01040 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 59.14 km2 |
| Official name : | City of Holyoke, Ciudad de Holyoke, Holyoke |
| Altitude : | 200 feet / 61 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:02:31 (28th April 2025) |
| Density : | 675 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Holyoke is located at 42°12'15"N 72°36'58"W (42.2042600, -72.6162000).
Holyoke map
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- Official Website
Official website of Holyoke
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Demographics
The population of Holyoke increased by 0.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 3,245 | - | register office |
| 1860 | 4,997 | 35.06% | register office |
| 1870 | 10,733 | 53.44% | register office |
| 1880 | 21,915 | 51.02% | register office |
| 1890 | 35,637 | 38.5% | register office |
| 1900 | 45,712 | 22.04% | register office |
| 1910 | 57,730 | 20.82% | register office |
| 1913 | 62,300 | 7.34% | register office |
| 1920 | 60,203 | -3.48% | register office |
| 1930 | 56,537 | -6.48% | register office |
| 1940 | 53,750 | -5.19% | register office |
| 1950 | 54,661 | 1.67% | register office |
| 1960 | 52,689 | -3.74% | register office |
| 1970 | 50,112 | -5.14% | register office |
| 1980 | 44,678 | -12.16% | register office |
| 1990 | 43,704 | -2.23% | register office |
| 2000 | 39,838 | -9.7% | register office |
| 2010 | 39,880 | 0.11% | census |
| 2011 | 40,157 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,221 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,132 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,697 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,357 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,262 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,223 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,314 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,117 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,921 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Holyoke
1 Children's Museum at Holyoke
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2 Holyoke Heritage State Park
221 Appleton St, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Altitude Trampoline Park - Holyoke
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4 DementedFX
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Other Places in Holyoke
1 Holyoke City Hall
536 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA 01040 ➦ Show Map
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2 Holyoke City Clerk
536 Dwight St #2, Holyoke, MA 01040 ➦ Show Map
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3 Holyoke City Council
536 Dwight St # 10, Holyoke, MA 01040 ➦ Show Map
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4 Holyoke City Office
20 Commercial St, Holyoke, MA 01040 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Holyoke (119)
People born in Holyoke, including jazz harpist Adele Girard, linguist Morris Swadesh, ice hockey player Adam Pineault, .
List
- Billy Mitchell (American electronic sports player) he was born in 16/07/1965
- William Wegman (American photographer) he was born in 02/12/1943
- Bob Diamond (American banker) he was born in 27/07/1951
- Art Adams (American comic book artist and writer) he was born in 05/04/1963
- Bob Goodlatte (American politician) he was born in 22/09/1952
- Paul Azinger (professional golfer) he was born in 06/01/1960
- Dean Lombardi (American ice hockey player) he was born in 05/03/1958
- Neil Sheehan (American writer, historian, soldier) he was born in 27/10/1936
- Shaun Kane (American ice hockey player) he was born in 24/02/1970
- Gerry Geran (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/08/1896
- Justin Perkins (American missionary) he was born in 05/03/1805
- Hal Blaine (American drummer) he was born in 05/02/1929
- Norman D'Amours (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1937
- Mitch Epstein (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Toby Moffett (American politician) he was born in 18/08/1944
- Ann Dowd (American actress) she was born in 30/01/1956
- William Eubank (American film director) he was born in 15/11/1982
- William Fairfield Whiting (American politician) he was born in 20/07/1864
Schools in Holyoke
College & universities near Holyoke, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166133 | Holyoke Community College | Holyoke (MA) | 01040 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Holyoke, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Holyoke
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Holyok Post Office | Holyoke (MA) | 01040 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Holyoke , Colorado city in Colorado, United States with a population of 2,239 people.
- Holyoke , Minnesota township in Carlton County, Minnesota with a population of 188 people.
Other cities in Hampden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| North Chicopee | 55,179 | A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| Chicopee | 54,825 | The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Westfield | 41,094 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Westfield | 41,063 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
| Agawam | 28,467 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| West Springfield | 28,397 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Ludlow | 21,101 | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| East Longmeadow | 16,093 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Longmeadow | 15,624 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Wilbraham | 14,670 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Palmer | 12,174 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southwick | 9,715 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Monson | 8,750 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Hampden | 5,154 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Brimfield | 3,679 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Holyoke distances to largest Massachusetts cities
