Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury: town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Shrewsbury is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,608 and a population density of 635 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,910 inhabitants.
The town was created 304 years ago in 1721.
Quick Facts about Shrewsbury
| Population | 38,910 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01545 |
| Area | 56.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2959,-71.7129 |
| Altitude | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1722 (304 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:01:20 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 694 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Shrewsbury is located at 42°17'45"N 71°42'46"W (42.2959300, -71.7128500).
Shrewsbury map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Shrewsbury increased by 8.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,608 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,854 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,035 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,273 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,505 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,647 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,646 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,335 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,902 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,526 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,910 | 0.99% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Shrewsbury
1Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building (Town Hall)
100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 View details
People born in Shrewsbury (17)
People born in Shrewsbury, including Continental Army general Artemas Ward, politician Artemas Ward, Jr., congressman for Connecticut Calvin Goddard, .
More notable people
- Gregory Mcdonald (American mystery writer) he was born in 15/02/1937
- Nahum Parker (American politician (1760-1839)) he was born in 04/03/1760
- Joseph Lavin (American ice hockey player) he was born in 17/07/1989
- Ebenezer Brigham (Wisconsin pioneer, businessman and politician) he was born in 28/04/1789
- Mike Birbiglia (Comedian, actor, writer) he was born in 20/06/1978
- Jonah Howe (American politician) he was born in 02/01/1749
- Karyn Polito (American politician) she was born in 11/11/1966
- Kenneth S. Apfel (American politician) he was born in 12/10/1948
- Pete Perreault (American football player (1939-2001)) he was born in 01/03/1939
- Peter Sullivan (American screenwriter, film director, and film producer) he was born in 30/11/1976
- Matthew Beaton (American politician) he was born in 27/07/1978
- Luke Knowlton (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1738
- Sarah Ward Brigham (1756-1838) she was born in 28/07/1756
- Andrew Henshaw Ward (American antiquary and genealogist) he was born in 01/01/1784
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shrewsbury, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166708 | University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester | Worcester (MA) | 01655 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shrewsbury, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Shrewsbury.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Post Office | Shrewsbury (MA) | 01545 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Shrewsbury, Missouri suburb of St. with a population of 6,063 people.
- Shrewsbury, New Jersey borough of New Jersey with a population of 4,040 people.
- Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 3,847 people.
- Shrewsbury, Vermont town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA with a population of 979 people.
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. |
| 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 |
| Clinton | 13,952 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Shrewsbury distances to largest Massachusetts cities