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 303 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 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1722 (303 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:57:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 694 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shrewsbury is located at 42°17'45"N 71°42'46"W (42.2959300, -71.7128500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Shrewsbury
Demographics
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 |
People born in Shrewsbury (17)
People born in Shrewsbury, including Continental Army general Artemas Ward, politician Artemas Ward, Jr., congressman for Connecticut Calvin Goddard, .
List
- 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
Schools in Shrewsbury
College & universities near Shrewsbury, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166708 | University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester | Worcester (MA) | 01655 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shrewsbury, MA
| 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 |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Shrewsbury
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Post Office | Shrewsbury (MA) | 01545 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Shrewsbury , Missouri suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States 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
