Hingham, Massachusetts
Hingham: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Hingham is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,157 and a population density of 325 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,720 inhabitants.
The town was created 393 years ago in 1632.
Quick Facts about Hingham
| Population | 24,720 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Postal code | 02043 |
| Area | 68.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2418,-70.8898 |
| Altitude | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1633 (393 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:59:26 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hingham is located at 42°14'30"N 70°53'23"W (42.2417700, -70.8897700).
Hingham map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Hingham increased by 10.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,157 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,310 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,506 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,743 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,942 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,077 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,124 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,436 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,949 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,679 | 2.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,720 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Hingham
1Hingham Town Hall
210 Central St, Hingham, MA 02043 View details
Phone: +17817411400 | Website available
People born in Hingham (38)
People born in Hingham, including United States attorney general and acting governor of Massachusetts Levi Lincoln, Continental Army general Benjamin Lincoln, ice hockey player Brian Boyle, .
More notable people
- James Hall (American paleontologist (1811-1898)) he was born in 12/09/1811
- Harold Hackett (US tennis player) he was born in 12/07/1878
- Tony Amonte (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/08/1970
- Judson Pratt (actor (1916-2002)) he was born in 06/12/1916
- John F. Andrew (American politician (1850-1895)) he was born in 26/11/1850
- Marty McInnis (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/06/1970
- Isaac Sprague (American artist (1811-1895)) he was born in 01/01/1801
- Andrews Norton (American theologian (1786-1853)) he was born in 31/12/1786
- Anne Mitchell (American educator) she was born in 26/05/1950
- Charles A S Hall (American ecologist) he was born in 01/05/1943
- Clement Lincoln Bouvé (American lawyer) he was born in 27/05/1878
- William Orcutt Cushing (American Unitarian minister and hymn writer) he was born in 31/12/1823
- Issachar Bates (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1758
- Richard Henry Stoddard (American poet) he was born in 02/07/1825
- Tarik Ergin (American actor) he was born in 07/06/1961
- Winckworth Allan Gay (American artist (1821-1910)) he was born in 18/08/1821
- August Thayer Jaccaci (American World War I flying ace) he was born in 06/06/1893
- Chris Amrhein (American football quarterback) he was born in 21/07/1990
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hingham, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166805 | Massachusetts School of Barbering | Quincy (MA) | 02169 |
| 167525 | Quincy College | Quincy (MA) | 02169 |
| 165644 | Eastern Nazarene College | Quincy (MA) | 02170-2999 |
| 165264 | Laboure College | Milton (MA) | 02186 |
| 166638 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston (MA) | 02125-3393 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hingham, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hingham.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hingham Post Office | Hingham (MA) | 02043 |
| East Weymouth Post Office | East Weymouth (MA) | 02189 |
| Hull Post Office | Hull (MA) | 02045 |
| North Weymouth Post Office | North Weymouth (MA) | 02191 |
| Allerton Post Office | Hull (MA) | 02045 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hingham, Wisconsin census-designated place in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin with a population of 886 people.
- Hingham, Montana town in Hill County, Montana, United States with a population of 118 people.
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 95,770 | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. |
| Plymouth | 62,654 | County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bridgewater | 27,689 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marshfield | 26,037 | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK |
| Middleborough | 25,722 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Scituate | 19,047 | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Pembroke | 18,553 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Rockland | 17,992 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Abington | 16,752 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Duxbury | 15,932 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Whitman | 15,295 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hanover | 14,624 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| East Bridgewater | 14,554 | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Kingston | 12,208 | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Carver | 11,762 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Hingham distances to largest Massachusetts cities