Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket: island of Massachusetts, United States
About
Nantucket is a city located in the county of Nantucket in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,172 and a population density of 213 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,376 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nantucket
| Population | 11,376 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Nantucket County |
| Different from | Nantucket, Nantucket, Nantucket County |
| Postal code | 02554, 02564, 02584 |
| Area | 47.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2835,-70.0995 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city | Nantucket is capital of Nantucket County |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 06:55:43 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 238 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nantucket is located at 41°17'0"N 70°5'58"W (41.2834600, -70.0994600).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Nantucket increased by 10.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,172 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,133 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,313 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,569 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,839 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,940 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,100 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,205 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,198 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,399 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,376 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Nantucket (47)
People born in Nantucket, including romanist and medievalist Percival Bradshaw Fay, astronomer Maria Mitchell, suffragist Lucretia Mott, .
More notable people
- Owen Chase (American sailor) he was born in 07/10/1797
- Bill Dixon (American musician) he was born in 05/10/1925
- Barker Burnell (American politician (1798-1843)) he was born in 30/01/1798
- Rowland Hussey Macy (American businessman) he was born in 30/08/1822
- Charles J. Folger (American politician (1818-1884)) he was born in 16/04/1818
- Walter Folger, Jr. (American politician (1765-1849)) he was born in 12/06/1765
- Gideon Gardner (American politician (1759-1832)) he was born in 30/05/1759
- Mayhew Folger (American nautical captain) he was born in 09/03/1774
- John B. Macy (American politician (1799-1856)) he was born in 25/03/1799
- Thomas Nickerson (American sailor and author) he was born in 20/03/1805
- Peleg Coffin, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1756
- Charles Frederick Briggs (American journalist and editor) he was born in 30/12/1804
- Absalom Boston (Whaler Captain) he was born in 01/01/1785
- Allison Mleczko (American ice hockey player) she was born in 14/06/1975
- Lydia Folger Fowler (American-born British physician) she was born in 05/05/1822
- Charles F. Winslow (physician, diplomat, atomic theorist (1811-1877)) he was born in 01/01/1811
- Dorcas Honorable (Nantucket's last Native American) she was born in 01/01/1770
- Francis H. Jenks (American theater critic) he was born in 02/06/1838
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Nantucket, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Closest post offices linked to Nantucket.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nantuck Post Office | Nantucket (MA) | 02554 |
Distance to Other Cities
Nantucket distances to largest Massachusetts cities