Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg: The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About
Fitchburg is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,318 and a population density of 554 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,310 inhabitants.
The city was created 296 years ago in 1729.
Quick Facts about Fitchburg
| Population | 40,310 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01420 |
| Area | 72.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5834,-71.8023 |
| Altitude | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1730 (296 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:55:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 554 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fitchburg is located at 42°35'0"N 71°48'8"W (42.5834200, -71.8023000).
Fitchburg map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fitchburg decreased by 0.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,428 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,512 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,570 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,666 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,684 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,676 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,762 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,745 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,638 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,310 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Fitchburg
1Fitchburg City Hall
718 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 View details
Phone: +19788291800 | Website available
People born in Fitchburg (84)
People born in Fitchburg, including singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress Amerie, historian David K. Wyatt, anthropologist who played a key role in shaping modern anthropology in Oceania Kenneth Emory, .
More notable people
- Art Longsjo (American speed skater and racing cyclist) he was born in 23/10/1931
- Edward Savage Crocker II (American diplomat) he was born in 20/12/1895
- Thomas Hammond (American politician (1843-1909)) he was born in 27/02/1843
- Joseph Buffum, Jr. (American politician (1784-1874)) he was born in 23/09/1784
- Paul Cotton (American conceptual artist) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Samuel W. Hale (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1823
- Peter Samson (American computer programmer) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Bill Stewart (American coach) he was born in 20/09/1894
- Jean Palardy (French-Canadian painter, art historian, ethnologist and filmmaker (1905-1991)) he was born in 01/09/1905
- Léo Kemner Laflamme (Canadian politician) he was born in 30/08/1893
- Ray LeBlanc (Retired American professional ice hockey player) he was born in 24/10/1964
- Viola Léger (Canadian actor and politician) she was born in 29/06/1930
- Bruce Gordon (American actor) he was born in 01/02/1916
- Everett Francis Briggs (American activist and priest) he was born in 27/01/1908
- Matti Mattson (American activist) he was born in 17/09/1916
- Carolyn Brown (American choreographer) she was born in 26/09/1927
- Daniel T.K. Hurley (American judge) he was born in 24/02/1943
- Ed Lawrence (American football player (1906-1961)) he was born in 16/07/1906
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fitchburg, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165820 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420-2697 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fitchburg, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fitchburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prichard Plaza Post Office | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Fitchburg, Wisconsin city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 30,866 people.
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. |
| 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 |
| Clinton | 13,952 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Fitchburg distances to largest Massachusetts cities