Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton: County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Northampton is a city located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,549 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,362 inhabitants.
The city was created 370 years ago in 1653.
Quick Facts about Northampton
| Population : | 28,362 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Hampshire County |
| Postal code : | 01060 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 92.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital city : | Northampton is capital of Hampshire County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1654 (370 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:11:12 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 306 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Northampton is located at 42°19'30"N 72°38'28"W (42.3250900, -72.6412000).
Northampton map
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- Official Website
Official website of Northampton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northampton decreased by 0.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,549 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,731 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,737 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,609 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,576 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,399 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,550 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,583 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,603 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,451 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,362 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Other Places in Northampton
1 Northampton City Hall
210 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 ➦ Show Map
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2 Northampton City Clerk
210 Main St #4, Northampton, MA 01060 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14135871224 🔗 Url
3 Northampton City Council
210 Main St #18, Northampton, MA 01060 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Northampton (100)
People born in Northampton, including U.S. military veteran Marion Fisher, historian Timothy Dwight IV, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder William Yorzyk, .
List
- Caleb Strong (Massachusetts lawyer, governor, and US senator 1745-1819) he was born in 09/01/1745
- William Dwight Whitney (American orientalist) he was born in 09/02/1827
- Chauncey Wright (American philosopher and mathematician) he was born in 10/09/1830
- Benjamin Tappan (American politician (1773-1857)) he was born in 25/05/1773
- Bill Amend (American cartoonist) he was born in 20/09/1962
- Charles Sanford Skilton (American composer, teacher and musicologist) he was born in 16/08/1868
- Chris Pureka (American musician) was born in 01/01/1979
- Austin Flint II (American physiologist) he was born in 28/03/1836
- Lydia Davis (American writer) she was born in 15/07/1947
- Theodore Dwight (American politician (1764-1846)) he was born in 15/12/1764
- Esther Edwards Burr (American writer (1732-1758)) she was born in 13/02/1732
- Henry W. Lord (American politician (1821-1891)) he was born in 08/03/1821
- William Lyman (American politician (1755-1811)) he was born in 07/12/1755
- John Maurice Clark (American economist) he was born in 30/11/1884
- Seth Pomeroy (American general) he was born in 20/05/1706
- Morgan Smyth (American cross-country skier) she was born in 10/02/1986
- Liza Snyder (American actress) she was born in 20/03/1968
- Arthur Tappan (American abolitionist) he was born in 22/05/1786
Schools in Northampton
College & universities near Northampton, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165495 | Conway School of Landscape Design | Northampton (MA) | 01060 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Northampton, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Northampton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Post Office | Northampton (MA) | 01060 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Northampton , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 9,852 people.
- Northampton , New York census-designated place in New York with a population of 2,549 people.
Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 40,643 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Amherst Center | 19,065 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| South Hadley | 17,539 | City in Massachusetts |
| Easthampton | 15,750 | City in Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Belchertown | 15,103 | City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Ware | 9,897 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| North Amherst | 6,819 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Granby | 6,262 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southampton | 6,162 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Hadley | 5,327 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Amherst | 4,994 | Village in the United States |
| Hatfield | 3,243 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamsburg | 2,462 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Huntington | 2,159 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westhampton | 1,630 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Pelham | 1,305 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Northampton distances to largest Massachusetts cities
