Truro, Massachusetts
Truro: Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro
About
Truro is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,003 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,007 inhabitants.
The town was created 325 years ago in 1699.
Quick Facts about Truro
| Population : | 2,007 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Area : | 26.3 km2 |
| Named for : | Truro |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1700 (325 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:35:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 02666 |
| Density : | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Truro is located at 41°59'36"N 70°2'59"W (41.9934400, -70.0497500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Truro
Demographics
The population of Truro increased by 0.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,003 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,005 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,003 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,013 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,009 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,004 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,009 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,009 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,005 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,008 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,007 | -0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Truro (3)
People born in Truro, including baseball player Danny MacFayden, basketball player Nick Minnerath, owner of the historic house in Massachusetts Jedediah Higgins, .
List
Schools in Truro
College & universities near Truro, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Truro, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Truro , Ohio township in Franklin County, Ohio with a population of 28,759 people.
- Truro , Illinois human settlement in United States of America with a population of 18,532 people.
- Truro , Iowa city in the U.S. state of Iowa with a population of 501 people.
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Truro distances to largest Massachusetts cities
