Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Wellfleet: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Wellfleet is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,750 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,728 inhabitants.
The town was created 262 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Wellfleet
| Population : | 2,728 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Area : | 91.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1763 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:20:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 02667 |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wellfleet is located at 41°56'15"N 70°1'58"W (41.9376100, -70.0328000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wellfleet decreased by 0.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,741 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,739 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,736 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,739 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,736 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,738 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,738 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,730 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,724 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,728 | 0.15% | estimation process |
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People born in Wellfleet (3)
People born in Wellfleet, including ice hockey player Frank Stubbs, wife of Bernie Webber Miriam Webber, writer and interior designer Julie Carlson, .
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Schools in Wellfleet
College & universities near Wellfleet, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wellfleet, 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 |
Post offices near Wellfleet
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wellfl Post Office | Wellfleet (MA) | 02667 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wellfleet , Nebraska town in Nebraska, United States with a population of 77 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
Wellfleet distances to largest Massachusetts cities
