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.
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 |
Geography
Westminster is located at 42°32'45"N 71°54'38"W (42.5459200, -71.9106300).
Westminster map
Weather
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%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Westminster
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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, .
More notable people
- Frederick S. Coolidge (American politician (1841-1906)) he was born in 07/12/1841
- Marcus A. Coolidge (American politician) he was born in 06/10/1865
- Samuel Hoard (American politician) he was born in 20/05/1800
- Keith Broomfield
- Frank Wesley Fenno Jr. he was born in 11/09/1902
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)
- Westminster, Colorado The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. with a population of 115,046 people.
- Westminster, California A city in Orange County, California. with a population of 89,740 people.
- Westminster, Maryland city in northern Maryland, United States with a population of 18,712 people.
- Westminster, Vermont town in Vermont, USA with a population of 2,952 people.
- Westminster, South Carolina city in South Carolina with a population of 2,598 people.
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