Acton, Massachusetts
Acton: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Acton is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,924 and a population density of 1,080 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,503 inhabitants.
The town was created 387 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Acton
| Population | 23,503 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area | 20.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4851,-71.4328 |
| Altitude | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1639 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 20:29:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 01718 |
| Density | 1,158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Acton is located at 42°29'6"N 71°25'58"W (42.4850900, -71.4328400).
Acton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Acton
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Acton increased by 6.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,924 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,274 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,676 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,928 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,256 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,488 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,607 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,716 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,675 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,662 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,503 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Acton
1Discovery Museum
177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, United States View details
Phone: +19782644200 | Website available
2Nara Park
25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720, United States View details
Phone: +19789296641 | Website available
3Acton Arboretum
2 Taylor Rd, Acton, MA 01720, United States View details
Phone: +19782649631 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Acton
1Acton Town Hall
472 Main St, Acton, MA 01720 View details
Phone: +19789296600 | Website available
People born in Acton (19)
People born in Acton, including alpine skier Pam Fletcher, politician Henry Durant, professional ice hockey forward Bob Brooke, .
More notable people
- Leonard D. White (American historian) he was born in 17/01/1891
- Drew Houston (American computer scientist) he was born in 04/03/1983
- Fred Robinson (American baseball player) he was born in 06/07/1856
- Frederick Heyliger (American officer (1916-2001)) he was born in 23/06/1916
- Isaac Davis (American gunsmith) he was born in 23/02/1745
- James Brown (American publisher and co-founder of Little, Brown and Company) he was born in 19/05/1800
- Jamie Eldridge (politician in Massachusetts, US) he was born in 11/08/1973
- William Greenough Thayer Shedd (American theologian) he was born in 21/06/1820
- Alice Haskins (American botanist (1880-1971)) she was born in 24/04/1880
- Hayley Brock (association football player) she was born in 03/08/1992
- Steve Hathaway (baseball player (1990-)) he was born in 13/09/1990
- Brian Sheth (American business executive) he was born in 26/11/1975
- Rebecca Faulkner Foster ((1761-1834)) she was born in 01/01/1761
- Elinor Miriam Frost (wife of Robert Frost) she was born in 25/10/1873
- John T. Priest he was born in 01/01/1843
- Mallory Souliotis (American ice hockey defender) she was born in 01/04/1996
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Acton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165635 | National Aviation Academy of New England | Concord (MA) | 01742 |
| 166887 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford (MA) | 01730-9124 |
| 164535 | Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | Marlborough (MA) | 01752 |
| 167598 | Regis College | Weston (MA) | 02493-1571 |
| 165015 | Brandeis University | Waltham (MA) | 02454-9110 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Acton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Acton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Post Office | Acton (MA) | 01720 |
| West Acton Post Office | Acton (MA) | 01720 |
| West Concord Post Office | Concord (MA) | 01742 |
| Maynard Post Office | Maynard (MA) | 01754 |
| Concord Post Office | Concord (MA) | 01742 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Acton, Maine town in Maine with a population of 2,636 people.
- Acton, Minnesota unincorporated community in Minnesota with a population of 379 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. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | 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. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Watertown | 36,125 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Acton distances to largest Massachusetts cities