Dennis, Massachusetts
Dennis: Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Dennis is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,207 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,890 inhabitants.
The town was created 385 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Dennis
| Population : | 13,890 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02660 |
| Area : | 57.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1639 (385 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:34:19 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 241 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dennis is located at 41°44'7"N 70°11'38"W (41.7353900, -70.1939100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Dennis
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dennis decreased by 2.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,207 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,169 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,113 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,075 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,047 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,015 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,988 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,937 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,899 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,871 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,890 | 0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Dennis (4)
People born in Dennis, including politician John E. Sanford, physician and jurist Nathaniel Freeman, ship chandler, of Boston James Baker, .
List
- Judah Baker (ship chandler, of Boston (1804-1879)) he was born in 11/09/1804
Schools in Dennis
College & universities near Dennis, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dennis, 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 |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,320 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Dennis distances to largest Massachusetts cities
