Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Fairhaven: Town in Massachusetts
About
Fairhaven is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,873 and a population density of 1,126 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,103 inhabitants.
The town was created 365 years ago in 1658.
Quick Facts about Fairhaven
| Population : | 16,103 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Postal code : | 02719 |
| Area : | 14.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1659 (365 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:22:51 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,142 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairhaven is located at 41°38'15"N 70°54'13"W (41.6376000, -70.9036500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fairhaven
Demographics
The population of Fairhaven increased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,873 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,880 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,917 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,965 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,988 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,024 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,027 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,043 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,101 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,078 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,103 | 0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Fairhaven (15)
People born in Fairhaven, including physician John C. Bennett, philanthropist Abbie Gifford Rogers, astronomer Frederick Slocum, .
List
- Jim Cudworth (American baseball player) he was born in 22/08/1858
- Mary (Mai) Huttleston Rogers Coe (American philanthropist) she was born in 26/09/1875
- Paul Cieurzo (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/11/1907
- Paul Delano (American sea captain) he was born in 15/06/1775
- Urban Huttleston Broughton, 1st Baron Fairhaven (British Baron) he was born in 31/08/1896
- William Bradford (American painter known for his marines (1823-1892)) he was born in 30/04/1823
- Charles Henry Gifford (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1839
- Warren Delano (American merchant (1809-1898)) he was born in 13/07/1809
- Warren Delano (American shipping merchant (1779-1866)) he was born in 28/10/1779
- Deborah Church ((1783-1827)) she was born in 21/03/1783
- William H. Whitfield he was born in 11/11/1804
- Cara Leland Rogers (died 1939) she was born in 01/01/1867
Schools in Fairhaven
College & universities near Fairhaven, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167039 | Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford | New Bedford (MA) | 02720-3445 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fairhaven, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | 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 Fairhaven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Post Office | Fairhaven (MA) | 02719 |
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Taunton | 55,874 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairhaven distances to largest Massachusetts cities
