Westminster, Massachusetts

Westminster: town in Massachusetts

About

Westminster is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,277 and a population density of 195 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,091 inhabitants.

The town was created 289 years ago in 1736.

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Location of Westminster on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Westminster

Population 8,091 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Worcester County
Postal code 01473
Area 37.3 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5459,-71.9106
Altitude 1,079 feet / 329 meters
Establishment January 01, 1737 (289 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 00:03:03 (15th April 2026)
Density 217 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 10.06% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Westminster  Massachusetts image
Westminster Massachusetts image

Geography

Westminster is located at 42°32'45"N 71°54'38"W (42.5459200, -71.9106300).

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Weather

76°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
6 to 10 mph S Wednesday

A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Official website of Westminster

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Westminster increased by 10.06% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,277 - census
2011 7,301 0.33% estimation process
2012 7,343 0.57% estimation process
2013 7,408 0.88% estimation process
2014 7,454 0.62% estimation process
2015 7,550 1.27% estimation process
2016 7,636 1.13% estimation process
2017 7,757 1.56% estimation process
2018 7,869 1.42% estimation process
2019 7,997 1.6% estimation process
2020 8,091 1.16% estimation process
Westminster zip code is 01473. County name: Worcester, County fips: 25027
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People born in Westminster (8)

People born in Westminster, including politician Abijah Bigelow, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Commanding General of the United States Army Nelson A. Miles, Union Army soldier and politician William H. Upham, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Westminster, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
433040 Monty Tech Fitchburg (MA) 01420

Nearby Transit Stations (31)

Rail and bus stations connected to Westminster, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WOR Union Station 2 Washington Square RAIL
NSH Nashua, NH 8 North Southwood Drive BUS
FRA Framingham station 417 Waverly St. RAIL
AMM Amherst, Massachusetts 13 Railroad St. RAIL
GFD John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Westminster.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Westminster Post Office Westminster (MA) 01473

Other places with the same name (5)

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.
Shrewsbury 38,910 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
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

Distance to Other Cities

Westminster distances to largest Massachusetts cities