Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Town in Massachusetts
About
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,136 and a population density of 109 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,438 inhabitants.
The town was created 396 years ago in 1628.
Quick Facts about Manchester-by-the-Sea
| Population : | 5,438 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 01944 |
| Area : | 47.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1629 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:29:38 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 115 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Manchester-by-the-Sea is located at 42°34'40"N 70°46'8"W (42.5778700, -70.7689400).
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Official website of Manchester-by-the-Sea
Demographics
The population of Manchester-by-the-Sea increased by 5.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,136 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,196 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,230 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,273 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,311 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,335 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,354 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,391 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,412 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,434 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,438 | 0.07% | estimation process |
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People born in Manchester-by-the-Sea (10)
People born in Manchester-by-the-Sea, including actress Sprague Grayden, hammer thrower Al Hall, rower Franklin Hobbs, .
List
- Henry Northey Hooper (19th-century American manufacturer and merchant) he was born in 01/01/1799
- Josh Gates (American explorer and television host) he was born in 10/08/1977
- Samuel F. Tappan (Union Army officer) he was born in 29/06/1831
- Jesse Robbins (American entrepreneur) he was born in 01/01/1978
- Stedman Shumway Hanks (American aviator) he was born in 17/07/1889
- Elizabeth Porter Gould (American poet, essayist, suffragist) she was born in 08/06/1848
- Frank H. Severance (American author and historian) he was born in 28/11/1856
Schools in Manchester-by-the-Sea
College & universities near Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165936 | Gordon College | Wenham (MA) | 01984 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Manchester-by-the-Sea
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Post Office | Manchester (MA) | 01944 |
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. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Manchester-by-the-Sea distances to largest Massachusetts cities
