Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus: Town in Massachusetts
About
Saugus is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,628 and a population density of 870 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,542 inhabitants.
The town was created 396 years ago in 1628.
Quick Facts about Saugus
| Population : | 28,542 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 01906 |
| Area : | 30.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1629 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:43:11 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 933 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saugus is located at 42°27'53"N 71°0'36"W (42.4648200, -71.0100500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Saugus
Demographics
The population of Saugus increased by 6.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,628 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,047 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,384 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,823 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,973 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,078 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,120 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,222 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,240 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,361 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,542 | 0.63% | estimation process |
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People born in Saugus (30)
People born in Saugus, including diplomat James Franklin Jeffrey, naval officer Gustavus Fox, psychologist, lawyer, inventor and comic book writer William Moulton Marston, .
List
- Arlie Pond (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 19/01/1873
- Art Spinney (American football player (1927-1994)) he was born in 08/11/1927
- Art Statuto (American football player) he was born in 17/07/1925
- Arthur F. DeFranzo (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 20/03/1919
- C. F. Nelson Pratt (American politician) he was born in 04/02/1891
- Frederick Willis (American politician) he was born in 18/05/1904
- Kevin Wortman (American ice hockey player) he was born in 22/02/1969
- Paul G. Hewitt (American physicist) he was born in 22/03/1931
- Rose Kaufman (American screenwriter) she was born in 30/03/1939
- Sandra Whyte Sweeney (American ice hockey player) she was born in 24/08/1970
- Susan Lynch (American pediatrician)
- Tracee Chimo (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1983
- John B. Felton (American mayor) he was born in 01/01/1827
- Henry Newhall (American businessman) he was born in 13/05/1825
- Vincent Ferrini (American writer) he was born in 24/06/1913
- Charles Henry Bond (American businessman) he was born in 13/07/1846
- Pickmore Jackson (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1822
- Benjamin F. Newhall (American writer) he was born in 29/04/1802
Schools in Saugus
College & universities near Saugus, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373678 | New England Hair Academy | Malden (MA) | 02148 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saugus, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Amesbury | 17,537 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Saugus distances to largest Massachusetts cities
