Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg: The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Nashua River in the central part of the state. Fitchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Fitchburg Historical Society and the Fitchburg Art Museum.
About
Fitchburg is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,318 and a population density of 554 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,310 inhabitants.
The city was created 294 years ago in 1729.
Quick Facts about Fitchburg
| Population : | 40,310 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01420 |
| Area : | 72.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1730 (294 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:35:05 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 554 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fitchburg is located at 42°35'0"N 71°48'8"W (42.5834200, -71.8023000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fitchburg
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fitchburg decreased by 0.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,428 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,512 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,570 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,666 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,684 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,676 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,762 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,745 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,638 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,310 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Other Places in Fitchburg
1 Fitchburg City Hall
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People born in Fitchburg (84)
People born in Fitchburg, including singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress Amerie, historian David K. Wyatt, anthropologist who played a key role in shaping modern anthropology in Oceania Kenneth Emory, .
List
- Art Longsjo (American speed skater and racing cyclist) he was born in 23/10/1931
- Edward Savage Crocker II (American diplomat) he was born in 20/12/1895
- Thomas Hammond (American politician (1843-1909)) he was born in 27/02/1843
- Joseph Buffum, Jr. (American politician (1784-1874)) he was born in 23/09/1784
- Paul Cotton (American conceptual artist) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Samuel W. Hale (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1823
- Peter Samson (American computer programmer) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Bill Stewart (American coach) he was born in 20/09/1894
- Jean Palardy (French-Canadian painter, art historian, ethnologist and filmmaker (1905-1991)) he was born in 01/09/1905
- Léo Kemner Laflamme (Canadian politician) he was born in 30/08/1893
- Ray LeBlanc (Retired American professional ice hockey player) he was born in 24/10/1964
- Viola Léger (Canadian actor and politician) she was born in 29/06/1930
- Bruce Gordon (American actor) he was born in 01/02/1916
- Everett Francis Briggs (American activist and priest) he was born in 27/01/1908
- Matti Mattson (American activist) he was born in 17/09/1916
- Carolyn Brown (American choreographer) she was born in 26/09/1927
- Daniel T.K. Hurley (American judge) he was born in 24/02/1943
- Ed Lawrence (American football player (1906-1961)) he was born in 16/07/1906
Schools in Fitchburg
College & universities near Fitchburg, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165820 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420-2697 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fitchburg, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fitchburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prichard Plaza Post Office | Fitchburg (MA) | 01420 |
Other places with the same name (2)
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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. |
| 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 |
| Clinton | 13,952 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Fitchburg distances to largest Massachusetts cities
