Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate: seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
About
Scituate is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,133. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,047 inhabitants.
The town was created 396 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Scituate
| Population | 19,047 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Postal code | 02066 |
| Area | 82400000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1959,-70.7259 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1630 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:02:56 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 4.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Scituate is located at 42°11'45"N 70°43'33"W (42.1959300, -70.7258700).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain showers between 8am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 7 to 12 mph. Cha...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Scituate increased by 4.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,133 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,176 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,191 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,298 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,403 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,473 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,606 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,718 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,846 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,924 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,047 | 0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Scituate (29)
People born in Scituate, including engineer Gridley Bryant, television director Peter Tolan, politician Tom McCall, .
More notable people
- Dave Silk (American ice hockey player) he was born in 26/02/1977
- Ryan Whitney (American ice hockey player) he was born in 19/02/1983
- William Cushing (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/03/1732
- Albert Hamilton Gordon (American entrepreneur and philanthropist) he was born in 21/07/1901
- William Penn Brooks (American agronomist, botanist and college president (1851-1938)) he was born in 19/11/1851
- Benjamin Woodworth (American politician) he was born in 29/12/1782
- Bill Otis (American baseball player) he was born in 24/12/1889
- Brittany Brown (American professional wrestler)
- Casey Dienel (American musician) she was born in 10/03/1985
- David Leonard Barnes (United States federal judge) he was born in 28/01/1760
- Gridley James Fox Bryant (American architect) he was born in 29/08/1816
- James O. Curtis (American shipbuilder) he was born in 01/11/1804
- John Wanton (Rhode Island colonial governor) he was born in 24/12/1672
- Paul Curtis (American shipbuilder) he was born in 26/12/1800
- Silas Peirce (American politician) he was born in 15/02/1793
- Thomas Clap (American academic and educator, a Congregational minister and Yale College administrator (1703-1767)) he was born in 26/06/1703
- William Wanton (Rhode Island colonial governor) he was born in 15/09/1670
- Mike Hoffman (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/09/1980
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Scituate, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166805 | Massachusetts School of Barbering | Quincy (MA) | 02169 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Scituate, 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 Scituate.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scitua Post Office | Scituate (MA) | 02066 |
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 |
| Hingham | 24,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in 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
Scituate distances to largest Massachusetts cities