Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer: City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Ayer is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,427 and a population density of 774 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,211 inhabitants.
The city was created 356 years ago in 1667.
Quick Facts about Ayer
| Population : | 8,211 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01432 |
| Area : | 9.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1668 (356 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 15:40:29 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 855 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ayer is located at 42°33'40"N 71°35'23"W (42.5612000, -71.5897900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ayer
Demographics
The population of Ayer increased by 9.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2001 | 15,100 | - | register office |
| 2002 | 14,786 | -2.12% | register office |
| 2004 | 14,036 | -5.34% | register office |
| 2005 | 13,702 | -2.44% | register office |
| 2006 | 13,421 | -2.09% | register office |
| 2007 | 13,193 | -1.73% | register office |
| 2008 | 12,970 | -1.72% | register office |
| 2009 | 12,766 | -1.6% | register office |
| 2010 | 7,427 | -71.89% | census |
| 2011 | 7,596 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,720 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,862 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,920 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,999 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,084 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,128 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,140 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,196 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,211 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Ayer (9)
People born in Ayer, including band manager Bill Aucoin, musician Lee Alexander, basketball player-coach Mike Gillian, .
List
- Rita Briggs (American female baseball player) she was born in 27/03/1929
- Robert Frazier (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1951
- C. L. Blood (American con artist and self-styled physician) he was born in 08/09/1835
- Hester A. Davis (American archaeologist) she was born in 04/06/1930
- Ralph Hall Brown (1898-1948 , geographer) he was born in 12/01/1898
- George Coleman Gow (American composer, organist, and music educator (1860-1938)) he was born in 27/11/1860
Schools in Ayer
College & universities near Ayer, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476735 | Alexander Academy | Lunenburg (MA) | 01462-0000 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ayer, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
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 |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Ayer distances to largest Massachusetts cities
