Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham: Town in Massachusetts
About
Dedham is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,729 and a population density of 2,333 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,345 inhabitants.
The town was created 389 years ago in 1634.
Quick Facts about Dedham
| Population : | 25,345 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Norfolk County |
| Postal code : | 02026 |
| Area : | 10.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 121 feet / 37 meters |
| Capital city : | Dedham is capital of Norfolk County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1635 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:23:17 (8th May 2024) |
| Density : | 2,391 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dedham is located at 42°14'30"N 71°9'58"W (42.2417700, -71.1661600).
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Official website of Dedham
Demographics
The population of Dedham increased by 2.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,729 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,891 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,094 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,349 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,459 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,383 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,398 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,255 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,231 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,219 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,345 | 0.5% | estimation process |
Dedham zip code is 02026.
County name: Norfolk, County
fips: 25021
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People born in Dedham (37)
People born in Dedham, including actress Connie Hines, writer Anita Shreve, boxer and trainer Freddie Roach, .
List
- Benjamin T. Eames (American politician (1818-1901)) he was born in 04/06/1818
- Weaver W. Adams (Chess player and author) he was born in 28/04/1901
- Fisher Ames (American politician (1758-1808)) he was born in 09/04/1758
- Jacques d'Amboise (American dancer and choreographer) he was born in 28/07/1934
- George F. Williams (American politician (1852-1932)) he was born in 10/07/1852
- LeBaron Bradford Colt (American politician (1846-1924)) he was born in 25/06/1846
- Gavin Mannion (American bicycle racer) he was born in 24/08/1991
- Joe Rando (American ice hockey player) he was born in 10/04/1955
- Bill Hunnefield (Major League Baseball Player) he was born in 05/01/1899
- Brian Gallivan (American actor and comedian)
- Buck Danner (American baseball player) he was born in 08/06/1891
- Eliphalet Adams (Minister of religion) he was born in 26/03/1677
- Faxon Atherton (American businessman) he was born in 29/01/1815
- Frederic Jesup Stimson (US diplomat (ambassador to Argentina 1915-1921) and author (1855-1943)) he was born in 20/07/1855
- James W. Nicholson (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 10/03/1821
- Jason Fairbanks (American murderer) he was born in 25/09/1780
- John Kiley (American baseball player) he was born in 01/07/1859
- John Seden (horticulturist) he was born in 01/01/1840
Schools in Dedham
College & universities near Dedham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165529 | Curry College | Milton (MA) | 02186-2395 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dedham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Dedham , Maine town in Maine with a population of 1,666 people.
- Dedham , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 248 people.
Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
| Westwood | 16,384 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Dedham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
