Petersham, Massachusetts
Petersham: Town in Massachusetts
About
Petersham is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,234 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,237 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Petersham
| Population : | 1,237 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Different from : | Petersham |
| Postal code : | 01366 |
| Area : | 68.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,079 feet / 329 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:33:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petersham is located at 42°29'15"N 72°11'13"W (42.4875900, -72.1870300).
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Demographics
The population of Petersham increased by 0.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,234 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,246 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,249 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,251 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,250 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,250 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,251 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,255 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,255 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,250 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,237 | -1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Petersham (8)
People born in Petersham, including physician Austin Flint I, politician Lewis Bigelow, General President of the Relief Society Emmeline B. Wells, .
List
- Jonas H. Howe (American politician) he was born in 28/04/1821
- Jonas Howe (American politician) he was born in 15/07/1786
- Solomon Willard (American artist) he was born in 26/06/1783
- William Austin Burt (American politician) he was born in 13/06/1792
- Nathaniel Chandler he was born in 06/10/1773
Schools in Petersham
College & universities near Petersham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166957 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner (MA) | 01440-1000 |
| 164492 | Anna Maria College | Paxton (MA) | 01612-1198 |
| 433040 | Monty Tech | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420 |
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
| 166629 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst (MA) | 01003 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Petersham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Post offices near Petersham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petersham Post Office | Petersham (MA) | 01366 |
| Barr Post Office | Barre (MA) | 01005 |
| Athol Post Office | Athol (MA) | 01331 |
| Templeton Post Office | Templeton (MA) | 01468 |
| South Barr Post Office | South Barre (MA) | 01074 |
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Petersham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
