Westborough, Massachusetts
Westborough: Town in Massachusetts
About
Westborough is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,272 and a population density of 846 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,063 inhabitants.
The town was created 349 years ago in 1674.
Quick Facts about Westborough
| Population : | 19,063 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01581 |
| Area : | 21.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1675 (349 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:53:45 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 883 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westborough is located at 42°16'10"N 71°36'58"W (42.2695400, -71.6161800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Westborough
Demographics
The population of Westborough increased by 4.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,272 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,414 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,389 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,609 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,779 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,873 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,949 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,103 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,142 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,144 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,063 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Westborough (17)
People born in Westborough, including politician Horace Maynard, inventor Eli Whitney, United States Naval commander Louis Emil Denfeld, .
List
- Ralph Dawson (American film editor) he was born in 18/04/1897
- Esther Forbes (novelist) she was born in 28/06/1891
- Austin Belknap (American politician) he was born in 18/07/1819
- Chris Banks (American soccer player) he was born in 06/12/1987
- Eli Whitney Blake (American inventor) he was born in 27/01/1795
- Henry W. Corbett (American businessman and politician) he was born in 18/02/1827
- John Ruggles (American politician) he was born in 08/10/1789
- Mary A. Brigham (University educator, university president) she was born in 01/01/1829
- David Wiley (American actor (1928-2010)) he was born in 27/08/1928
- Thomas Rice (American politician and judge (1734-1812)) he was born in 27/11/1734
- Frederick Gamage (American chess composer) he was born in 21/11/1882
- W. H. Plummer (American politician) he was born in 19/08/1860
- Alexa Pano (American youth golfer) she was born in 21/09/2004
- Jacey North (08.01.1978)
Schools in Westborough
College & universities near Westborough, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445647 | Spa Tech Institute-Westboro | Westborough (MA) | 01581 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westborough, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Westborough
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westborough Post Office | Westborough (MA) | 01581 |
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 |
| 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
Westborough distances to largest Massachusetts cities
