Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn: A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Mystic River in the eastern part of the state, in the Boston metropolitan area. Woburn is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Woburn Historical Society and the Woburn Public Library.
About
Woburn is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,120 and a population density of 1,137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,135 inhabitants.
The city was created 385 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Woburn
| Population : | 40,135 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Area : | 33.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (385 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:00:49 (16th June 2025) |
| Postal code : | 01801 |
| Density : | 1,197 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Woburn is located at 42°28'45"N 71°9'8"W (42.4792600, -71.1522800).
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Official website of Woburn
Demographics
The population of Woburn increased by 5.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 38,120 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,439 | 3.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,679 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,905 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,101 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,280 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,341 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,382 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,284 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,228 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,135 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Woburn
1 Leland Park
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2 Rag Rock Hill Park
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Other Places in Woburn
1 Woburn City Hall
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People born in Woburn (50)
People born in Woburn, including figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, actor, playwright, monologist, novelist Eric Bogosian, mayor William Emmett Dever, .
List
- Lyle R. Wheeler (American art director) he was born in 12/02/1905
- Christopher J. Coyne (Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop in the United States) he was born in 17/06/1958
- James Connolly (American long-distance runner) he was born in 04/01/1900
- Charlie Sayles (American singer) he was born in 04/01/1948
- Loammi Baldwin (American engineer and soldier 1745-1807) he was born in 10/01/1744
- Herbert L. Clarke (American conductor) he was born in 12/09/1867
- Philemon Wright (Canadian businessman) he was born in 03/09/1760
- Buddy LeRoux (United States Marine) he was born in 17/08/1930
- Courtney Kennedy (American ice hockey player) she was born in 29/03/1979
- David Robinson (American drummer, born 1949, member of The Cars) he was born in 02/04/1949
- Doc McMahon (American baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1886
- Dominic Mulrenan (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 18/12/1893
- Garrett Bradley (Massachusetts politician) he was born in 04/07/1970
- Glenn Foley (American football player) he was born in 10/10/1970
- Hal Weafer (American baseball umpire) he was born in 27/03/1900
- Wilbur R. Kimball (Aviation pioneer) he was born in 28/01/1863
- Jack Garrity (American ice hockey player) he was born in 01/04/1926
- James Fowle Baldwin ((1782-1862) American engineer) he was born in 29/04/1782
Schools in Woburn
College & universities near Woburn, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165255 | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics | Woburn (MA) | 01801-6819 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Woburn, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Woburn
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Woburn Center Post Office | Woburn (MA) | 01801 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Woburn distances to largest Massachusetts cities
