Amesbury, Massachusetts
Amesbury: city in Massachusetts
About
Amesbury is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,283 and a population density of 459 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,537 inhabitants.
The city was created 384 years ago in 1641.
Quick Facts about Amesbury
| Population | 17,537 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Postal code | 01913 |
| Area | 35.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8584,-70.9301 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1642 (384 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 23:28:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 494 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Amesbury is located at 42°51'30"N 70°55'48"W (42.8584200, -70.9300500).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Amesbury increased by 7.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,283 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,429 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,535 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,738 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,224 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,287 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,327 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,459 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,510 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,532 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,537 | 0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Amesbury (22)
People born in Amesbury, including politician Daniel Blaisdell, actor Jeffrey Donovan, physician and judge, signatory of the Declaration of Independence Josiah Bartlett, .
More notable people
- Paine Wingate (American politician (1739-1838)) he was born in 14/05/1739
- Don Matthews (American and Canadian football player and coach (1939-2017)) he was born in 22/06/1939
- Amanda Merrill (American politician) she was born in 09/05/1951
- Brian Lees (politician in Massachusetts, US) he was born in 25/07/1953
- Charles Harold Davis (American artist (1856-1933)) he was born in 07/01/1856
- Dylan Ferguson (American freestyle skier) he was born in 10/08/1988
- James Hackett (American shipbuilder) he was born in 01/01/1739
- Jimmy Bannon (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 05/05/1871
- Pat Crisham (American baseball player) he was born in 04/06/1877
- Tom Bannon (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 08/05/1869
- Wayne Lucier (American football player) he was born in 05/12/1979
- William A. Paine (American stockbroker) he was born in 29/01/1855
- Myles Moylan (American Army officer) he was born in 17/12/1838
- William Ezra Worthen (American civil engineer) he was born in 14/03/1819
- George E. McNeill he was born in 04/08/1836
- Jenny H. Stickney (American author and editor) she was born in 09/09/1840
- Katharine Elizabeth O'Brien (American mathematician, musician and poet) she was born in 10/04/1901
- Emmanuel-Arthur Doucet (American-Canadian architect) he was born in 16/09/1888
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Amesbury, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167376 | Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill (MA) | 01830-2399 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Amesbury, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Amesbury.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Post Office | Amesbury (MA) | 01913 |
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Amesbury distances to largest Massachusetts cities