Douglas, Massachusetts
Douglas: town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Douglas is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,471 and a population density of 225 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,117 inhabitants.
The town was created 305 years ago in 1720.
Quick Facts about Douglas
| Population | 9,117 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01516 |
| Area | 37.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0543,-71.7395 |
| Altitude | 581 feet / 177 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1721 (305 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:04:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 242 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Douglas is located at 42°3'15"N 71°44'22"W (42.0542600, -71.7395100).
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Official website of Douglas
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Douglas increased by 7.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,471 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,526 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,569 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,623 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,677 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,708 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,743 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,864 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,934 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,038 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,117 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Douglas
1Douglas State Forest
107 Wallum Lake Rd, Douglas, MA 01516, United States View details
Phone: +15084767872 | Website available
People born in Douglas (4)
People born in Douglas, including politician John R. Thayer, Canadian politician Bowman Brown Law, physician Leonard White, .
More notable people
- Mike Brannock (American baseball player) he was born in 25/10/1851
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Douglas, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167260 | Nichols College | Dudley (MA) | 01571-5000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Douglas, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Douglas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dougla Post Office | Douglas (MA) | 01516 |
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Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Douglas distances to largest Massachusetts cities