Weymouth, Massachusetts
Weymouth: The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Massachusetts. Weymouth is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Weymouth Town Hall and the Weymouth Historical Society.
About
Weymouth is a city located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 53,743 and a population density of 2,488 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,104 inhabitants.
The city was created 401 years ago in 1622.
Quick Facts about Weymouth
| Population : | 58,104 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Norfolk County |
| Area : | 21.6 km2 |
| Named for : | Weymouth |
| Altitude : | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1623 (401 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:08:03 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 02188 |
| Density : | 2,690 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Weymouth is located at 42°13'15"N 70°56'23"W (42.2209300, -70.9397700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Weymouth
Demographics
The population of Weymouth increased by 7.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 53,743 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,177 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 55,058 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 55,452 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55,725 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,798 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,924 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,695 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,511 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,746 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,104 | 0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Weymouth (88)
People born in Weymouth, including 2nd First Lady of the United States Abigail Adams, physical chemist Gilbert N. Lewis, ice hockey player Bobby Allen, .
List
- Dean Sylvester (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/12/1972
- Patrick V. McNamara (American politician (1894-1966)) he was born in 04/10/1894
- Charlie Coyle (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/03/1992
- Richard Robbins (American composer) he was born in 04/12/1940
- Jonathan Carver (American explorer) he was born in 13/04/1710
- Rob Corddry (American actor and comedian) he was born in 04/02/1971
- Samuel F. Gove (American politician) he was born in 09/03/1822
- Brittany Curran (American actress) she was born in 02/06/1990
- Bradford Torrey (American ornithologist) he was born in 09/10/1843
- Maria Weston Chapman (American abolitionist) she was born in 25/07/1806
- Arthur Emerson he was born in 03/12/1893
- Abbott Fuller Graves (American artist (1859-1936)) he was born in 15/04/1859
- Allan R. McKinnon (American politician) he was born in 02/06/1930
- Buster Burrell (American baseball player) he was born in 22/12/1866
- Casey Crawford (American basketball player) he was born in 30/10/1987
- Charles G. Long (Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Brevet Medal recipient) he was born in 14/12/1869
- Chris Bagley (American soccer player) he was born in 20/05/1980
- Chris Corcoran (American soccer player) he was born in 30/03/1983
Schools in Weymouth
College & universities near Weymouth, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167525 | Quincy College | Quincy (MA) | 02169 |
| 166805 | Massachusetts School of Barbering | Quincy (MA) | 02169 |
| 165644 | Eastern Nazarene College | Quincy (MA) | 02170-2999 |
| 165264 | Laboure College | Milton (MA) | 02186 |
| 166638 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston (MA) | 02125-3393 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Weymouth, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Weymouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Weymouth Post Office | East Weymouth (MA) | 02189 |
| North Weymouth Post Office | North Weymouth (MA) | 02191 |
| Weymouth Post Office | Weymouth (MA) | 02188 |
| Braintree Carrier Annex Post Office | Braintree (MA) | 02184 |
| Hingham Post Office | Hingham (MA) | 02043 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Weymouth , New Jersey township of New Jersey with a population of 2,871 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 |
| 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 |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| 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
Weymouth distances to largest Massachusetts cities
