Wareham, Massachusetts
Wareham: town in Massachusetts
About
Wareham is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,822 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,778 inhabitants.
The town was created 348 years ago in 1677.
Quick Facts about Wareham
| Population | 22,778 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Postal code | 02571 |
| Area | 46.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7626,-70.7217 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1678 (348 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:01:34 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 492 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wareham is located at 41°45'45"N 70°43'18"W (41.7626000, -70.7217000).
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Official website of Wareham
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wareham increased by 4.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,822 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,228 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,356 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,430 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,504 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,539 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,593 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,640 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,691 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,745 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,778 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Wareham
1MEMORIAL TOWN HALL
54 Marion Rd, Wareham, MA 02571 View details
Phone: +15082913100 | Website available
People born in Wareham (16)
People born in Wareham, including politician Zephaniah Swift, actress Geena Davis, politician Donald William Nicholson, .
More notable people
- Paul Fearing (American judge) he was born in 28/02/1762
- Leroy Gómez (Singer; Saxophonist) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Skipp Sudduth (American actor) he was born in 23/08/1956
- Charles Aberg (American artist (1945-1982)) he was born in 11/08/1945
- J. Brian Atwood (American diplomat) he was born in 25/07/1942
- Manny Babbitt (Convicted killer, Vietnam veteran) he was born in 03/05/1949
- Pebbles (Radio presenter, personality) she was born in 01/01/1964
- Samuel T. Wellman (American businessman) he was born in 05/02/1847
- Stephen Cooper (American football linebacker) he was born in 19/06/1979
- Kip St. Germaine (sledge hockey player) he was born in 03/04/1965
- David N. White (American journalist and politician) he was born in 22/08/1805
- Will Toffey (baseball player) he was born in 31/12/1994
- Louis K. Harlow (American painter, illustrator, and author) he was born in 01/01/1850
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wareham, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166692 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay (MA) | 02532-1803 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wareham, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wareham.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wareham Post Office | Wareham (MA) | 02571 |
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 |
| 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
Wareham distances to largest Massachusetts cities