Nahant, Massachusetts
Nahant: Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Nahant is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,410 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,506 inhabitants.
The town was created 395 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Nahant
| Population : | 3,506 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 01908 |
| Area : | 40.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1630 (395 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:03:30 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 87 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nahant is located at 42°25'35"N 70°55'8"W (42.4264900, -70.9189400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Nahant
Demographics
The population of Nahant increased by 2.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,410 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,432 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,446 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,473 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,482 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,495 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,491 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,504 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,517 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,513 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,506 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Nahant (9)
People born in Nahant, including editor and publisher Daniel E. Hudson, politician Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., writer Cleveland Amory, .
List
- Barbra Fuller (American actress) she was born in 31/07/1925
- Glenn Sherlock (American baseball coach) he was born in 26/09/1960
- Jason Mantzoukas (American actor and comedian) he was born in 18/12/1972
- William F. Johnson (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1819
- John Ellerton Lodge (director of the Freer Gallery, Washington D.C.) he was born in 01/01/1876
- John Lavalle (American painter (1896-1971)) he was born in 01/01/1896
Schools in Nahant
College & universities near Nahant, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167729 | Salem State University | Salem (MA) | 01970 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nahant, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
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
Nahant distances to largest Massachusetts cities
