Methuen, Massachusetts
Methuen: The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
About
Methuen is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,255 and a population density of 794 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 50,910 inhabitants.
The city was created 384 years ago in 1641.
Quick Facts about Methuen
| Population | 50,910 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Different from | Methuen Publishing |
| Postal code | 01844 |
| Area | 59.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7262,-71.1909 |
| Altitude | 115 feet / 35 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1642 (384 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:57:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 855 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Methuen is located at 42°43'34"N 71°11'27"W (42.7262000, -71.1908900).
Methuen map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Methuen
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Methuen increased by 7.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,255 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,798 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,129 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,706 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,384 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,797 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,953 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,308 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,565 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,706 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 50,910 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Methuen
1Methuen City Hall
41 Pleasant St, Methuen, MA 01844 View details
Phone: +19789838515 | Website available
People born in Methuen (46)
People born in Methuen, including chemist Elias James Corey, loyalist soldier Robert Rogers, actress and model Pamela Gidley, .
More notable people
- John K. Tarbox (American politician (1838-1887)) he was born in 06/05/1838
- Joseph R. Bodwell (American politician (1818-1887)) he was born in 18/06/1818
- Christopher Lennertz (American composer) he was born in 02/01/1972
- Joseph Hall (American politician (1793-1859)) he was born in 26/06/1793
- James Shannon (American politician) he was born in 04/04/1952
- Susie Castillo (MTV VJ, Miss USA 2003) she was born in 27/10/1979
- Alphonse Fournier (Canadian politician) he was born in 24/03/1893
- Robert E. Griffith (American actor (1907-1961)) he was born in 01/01/1907
- Molly Sullivan Sliney (fencer) she was born in 13/08/1966
- A. J. Antoon (American theatre director) he was born in 07/12/1944
- Alton Welton (American marathon runner) he was born in 11/03/1886
- Arthur Broadhurst (American politician) he was born in 28/09/1964
- Asa Messer (U.S. Baptist clergyman and educator. He was President of Brown University from 1804 to 1826) he was born in 31/05/1769
- Edward Francis Searles (American architect) he was born in 04/07/1841
- Edward Suslovic (politician from Portland, Maine) he was born in 17/11/1959
- Frank Greenwood (US Navy officer) he was born in 10/01/1915
- Frank S. Giles (American politician) he was born in 15/06/1915
- George Wheeler (American baseball player) he was born in 03/08/1869
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Methuen, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369002 | Massachusetts School of Law | Andover (MA) | 01810 |
| 468963 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts | North Andover (MA) | 01845-1048 |
| 166850 | Merrimack College | North Andover (MA) | 01845 |
| 217606 | Northpoint Bible College | Haverhill (MA) | 01835 |
| 166498 | Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute | Lowell (MA) | 01852-1909 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Methuen, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Methuen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Methuen Post Office | Methuen (MA) | 01844 |
| Lawren Post Office | Lawrence (MA) | 01840 |
| North Andover Post Office | North Andover (MA) | 01845 |
| Salem Post Office | Salem (NH) | 03079 |
| Shawsheen Villag Post Office | Andover (MA) | 01810 |
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
| Amesbury | 17,537 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Methuen distances to largest Massachusetts cities