Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner: city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Gardner is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,228 and a population density of 339 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,585 inhabitants.
The city was created 262 years ago in 1763.
Quick Facts about Gardner
| Population | 20,585 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01440 |
| Area | 59.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5751,-71.9981 |
| Named for | Thomas Gardner |
| Altitude | 1,063 feet / 324 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1764 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:28:06 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 345 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Gardner is located at 42°34'30"N 71°59'53"W (42.5750900, -71.9981300).
Gardner map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gardner increased by 1.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,228 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,223 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,368 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,409 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,344 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,519 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,539 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,636 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,672 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,683 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,585 | -0.48% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Gardner
1Gardner City Hall
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA 01440 View details
Phone: +19786321900 | Website available
People born in Gardner (31)
People born in Gardner, including politician Jesse Paine Wolcott, Canadian politician Omer Léger, United States theologian Abner Kneeland, .
More notable people
- Barbara Richardson (First Lady of New Mexico) she was born in 25/03/1949
- Bob Menne (professional golfer) he was born in 19/02/1942
- Dawn George (American boxer) she was born in 30/04/1959
- Frank Morze (American football player (1933-2006)) he was born in 21/03/1933
- George Clinton Sweeney (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/07/1895
- Harrison Cady (illustrator) he was born in 17/06/1877
- Jacques Cesaire (Player of American football) he was born in 30/08/1980
- Mark Gearan (former Director of the United States Peace Corps) he was born in 19/09/1956
- Matt Griffin (American football coach) he was born in 09/05/1968
- Norman Holmes Pearson (American literary critic) he was born in 13/04/1909
- Paul Martin (American amputee athlete, Paralympian, speaker, and author) he was born in 21/06/1967
- Porter Blanchard (American silversmith) he was born in 01/01/1886
- Red Blanchard (American radi personality) he was born in 11/06/1920
- Shawn Halloran (American football player) he was born in 23/04/1964
- Thomas J. Campbell (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1886-1972)) he was born in 27/10/1886
- Nicholas LaRoche (figure skater) he was born in 29/07/1983
- Levi H. Greenwood (American politician) he was born in 22/12/1872
- Jesse Parker Bancroft (American psychiatrist) he was born in 17/04/1815
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gardner, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166957 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner (MA) | 01440-1000 |
| 433040 | Monty Tech | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420 |
| 165820 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420-2697 |
| 476735 | Alexander Academy | Lunenburg (MA) | 01462-0000 |
| 182795 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge (NH) | 03461-0060 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gardner, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gardner.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Post Office | Gardner (MA) | 01440 |
| East Templeton Post Office | East Templeton (MA) | 01438 |
| Templeton Post Office | Templeton (MA) | 01468 |
| Baldwinvill Post Office | Baldwinville (MA) | 01436 |
| Westminster Post Office | Westminster (MA) | 01473 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gardner, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,941 people.
- Gardner, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,377 people.
- Gardner, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 103 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. |
| 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 |
| 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
Gardner distances to largest Massachusetts cities