Lee, Massachusetts
Lee: Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Lee is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,943 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,629 inhabitants.
The town was created 265 years ago in 1759.
Quick Facts about Lee
| Population : | 5,629 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Berkshire County |
| Postal code : | 01238 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 70 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,001 feet / 305 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1760 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:49:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 80 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lee is located at 42°18'15"N 73°14'53"W (42.3042500, -73.2481600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lee
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lee decreased by 5.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,943 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,920 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,927 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,891 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,845 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,808 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,776 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,739 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,720 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,664 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,629 | -0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Lee (13)
People born in Lee, including judge Henry Billings Brown, politician Nathan B. Bradley, Canadian politician Henri Gosselin, .
List
- Thomas C. Durant (Railroad promoter, financier) he was born in 06/02/1820
- Francis Ayer (American businessman) he was born in 04/02/1848
- Frank Dwyer (American baseball player) he was born in 25/03/1868
- Wayne Larrivee (American sportscaster) he was born in 01/01/2000
- William C. Moulton (American politician) he was born in 15/10/1873
- Walter Parke Bradley (American professor of chemistry) he was born in 07/07/1862
- Franklin Thomas Backus (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 06/05/1813
- Bill Kennedy (American-football player (1919-1998)) he was born in 13/03/1919
- Frances S. Klock she was born in 01/02/1844
- Charles E. Street (American football quarterback and coach) he was born in 06/04/1873
Schools in Lee
College & universities near Lee, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167792 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington (MA) | 01230-9702 |
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
| 164775 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5786 |
| 168263 | Westfield State University | Westfield (MA) | 01086-1630 |
| 419095 | Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams (MA) | 01247-3999 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lee, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Lee , New York city in Oneida County, New York, United States of America with a population of 6,328 people.
- Lee , New Hampshire town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 4,597 people.
- Lee , Michigan township in Allegan County, Michigan with a population of 4,288 people.
- Lee , Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States with a population of 870 people.
- Lee , Florida town in Madison County, Florida, United States with a population of 333 people.
- Lee , Illinois village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States with a population of 323 people.
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lee distances to largest Massachusetts cities
