Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Hopkinton: Town in Massachusetts
About
Hopkinton is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,925 and a population density of 529 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,624 inhabitants.
The town was created 310 years ago in 1714.
Quick Facts about Hopkinton
| Population : | 18,624 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01784, 01748 |
| Area : | 28.2 km2 |
| Official name : | Hopkinton |
| Named for : | Edward Hopkins |
| Altitude : | 410 feet / 125 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1715 (310 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 04:13:04 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 660 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hopkinton is located at 42°13'43"N 71°31'21"W (42.2287100, -71.5225600). It has 2 neighbors: Upton and Westborough.
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- Official Website
Official website of Hopkinton
Hopkinton has 2 neighbours.
- Upton town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
- Westborough town in Massachusetts
Demographics
The population of Hopkinton increased by 19.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,925 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,237 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,451 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,834 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,208 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,512 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,863 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,969 | 6.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,203 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,470 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,624 | 0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Hopkinton (16)
People born in Hopkinton, including soldier, revolutionary, leader of Shays' Rebellion Daniel Shays, ice hockey player Justin Harney, politician John Locke, .
List
- William Chamberlain (American politician from Vermont (1755-1828)) he was born in 27/04/1755
- Abbott Barnes Rice (American politician) he was born in 17/04/1862
- M. Laurance Morse (American microbiologist) he was born in 23/02/1921
- Willard Richards (American Mormon leader) he was born in 24/06/1804
- William H. Ryan (American politician) he was born in 10/05/1860
- Joseph Young (Mormon missionary) he was born in 07/04/1797
- Jon Curran (professional golfer) he was born in 17/02/1987
- Susannah Valentine Aldrich (American author) she was born in 14/11/1828
- Toss Kelly he was born in 06/05/1862
- Henry Pickering Walcott (American physician (1838-1932)) he was born in 23/12/1838
- Michael Joseph Lenihan (American military personnel) he was born in 05/02/1865
- Paul Danahy he was born in 01/01/1927
- Sarah Elizabeth Whitin (Sole benefactor of Whitin Observatory at Wellesley College) she was born in 18/04/1836
Schools in Hopkinton
College & universities near Hopkinton, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165866 | Framingham State University | Framingham (MA) | 01701-9101 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hopkinton, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Hopkinton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton Post Office | Hopkinton (MA) | 01748 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Hopkinton , Rhode Island town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States with a population of 8,095 people.
- Hopkinton , New Hampshire town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire with a population of 5,827 people.
- Hopkinton , New York human settlement in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,020 people.
- Hopkinton , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 609 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Hopkinton distances to largest Massachusetts cities
