Becket, Massachusetts
Becket: town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
About
Becket is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,779 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,707 inhabitants.
The town was created 286 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Becket
| Population | 1,707 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01223 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 123.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3320,-73.0829 |
| Altitude | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1740 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:35:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Becket is located at 42°19'55"N 73°4'58"W (42.3320300, -73.0828800).
Becket map
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Weather
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a ten...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Becket decreased by 4.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,223 | - | |
| 2010 | 1,779 | 31.25% | census |
| 2011 | 1,776 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,778 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,772 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,765 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,752 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,739 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,730 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,730 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,716 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,707 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Becket
1Becket Town Hall
557 Main St, Becket, MA 01223 View details
Phone: +14136238934 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Becket, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Becket, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Becket.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Middlefield Post Office | Middlefield (MA) | 01243 |
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Becket distances to largest Massachusetts cities