Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend: Town in Massachusetts, USA
About
Townsend is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,926 and a population density of 270 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,448 inhabitants.
The town was created 349 years ago in 1675.
Quick Facts about Townsend
| Population : | 9,448 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01469 |
| Area : | 33.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 315 feet / 96 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1676 (349 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:51:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 285 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Townsend is located at 42°40'0"N 71°42'18"W (42.6667600, -71.7050700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Townsend
Demographics
The population of Townsend increased by 5.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,926 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,057 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,155 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,223 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,355 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,434 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,475 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,502 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,521 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,506 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,448 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Other Places in Townsend
1 Townsend Town Hall
272 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Townsend (5)
People born in Townsend, including politician Rolland H. Spaulding, physician, textbook author and state legislator Daniel Adams, baseball umpire John Kerin, .
List
- Samuel Hildreth (Massachusetts militia, Massachusetts naval privateer, father of Samuel Prescott Hildreth) he was born in 01/01/1750
- Adeline Champney (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1871
Schools in Townsend
College & universities near Townsend, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476735 | Alexander Academy | Lunenburg (MA) | 01462-0000 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Townsend, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Townsend
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Post Office | Townsend (MA) | 01469 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Townsend , Delaware town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States with a population of 2,764 people.
- Townsend , Montana city in Montana, USA with a population of 2,220 people.
- Townsend , Wisconsin town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,005 people.
- Townsend , Tennessee city in Blount County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United State with a population of 477 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Townsend distances to largest Massachusetts cities
