Wenham, Massachusetts
Wenham: City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Wenham is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,875 and a population density of 231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,164 inhabitants.
The city was created 389 years ago in 1634.
Quick Facts about Wenham
| Population : | 5,164 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Area : | 21.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1635 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:35:46 (19th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 01984 |
| Density : | 245 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wenham is located at 42°36'15"N 70°53'28"W (42.6042600, -70.8911600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wenham
Demographics
The population of Wenham increased by 5.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,875 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,973 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,043 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,140 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,152 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,177 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,200 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,247 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,272 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,278 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,164 | -2.21% | estimation process |
People born in Wenham (6)
People born in Wenham, including composer Benjamin Franklin Baker, alpine skier Becky Dorsey, baseball player Joe Batchelder, .
List
- Samuel W. Moulton (American politician) he was born in 20/01/1821
- Sarah Good (Accused of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials) she was born in 11/07/1653
- Susanna Dodge she was born in 16/03/1714
Schools in Wenham
College & universities near Wenham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165945 | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton (MA) | 01982 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wenham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Wenham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
