Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
About
Boxborough is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,996 and a population density of 480 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,752 inhabitants.
The town was created 344 years ago in 1679.
Quick Facts about Boxborough
| Population : | 5,752 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01719 |
| Area : | 10.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1680 (344 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:12:48 (25th December 2024) |
| Density : | 553 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Boxborough is located at 42°29'27"N 71°31'43"W (42.4908400, -71.5285100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Boxborough
Demographics
The population of Boxborough increased by 13.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,996 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,076 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,124 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,147 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,183 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,200 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,216 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,808 | 10.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,795 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,793 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,752 | -0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Boxborough (3)
People born in Boxborough, including ice hockey player Bob Sweeney, ice hockey defenceman Kevin Kapstad, artist James Madison Alden, .
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Schools in Boxborough
College & universities near Boxborough, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165635 | National Aviation Academy of New England | Concord (MA) | 01742 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Boxborough, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Boxborough
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Acton Post Office | Acton (MA) | 01720 |
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
Boxborough distances to largest Massachusetts cities
