Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard: Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
About
Harvard is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,520 and a population density of 241 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,618 inhabitants.
The town was created 366 years ago in 1657.
Quick Facts about Harvard
| Population : | 6,618 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Different from : | Harvard University |
| Postal code : | 01451 |
| Area : | 27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1658 (366 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:15:46 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 245 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harvard is located at 42°30'0"N 71°34'58"W (42.5000900, -71.5828400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Harvard
Demographics
The population of Harvard increased by 1.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,520 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,530 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,538 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,550 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,549 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,538 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,549 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,568 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,603 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,620 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,618 | -0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Harvard (5)
People born in Harvard, including watchmaker Levi Hutchins, chemist Harrison Gray Dyar, Del Cameron, .
List
- Calvin Willard (American politician (1784-1867)) he was born in 07/12/1784
- George F. Lewis (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1828
Schools in Harvard
College & universities near Harvard, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164535 | Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | Marlborough (MA) | 01752 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harvard, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Harvard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Post Office | Harvard (MA) | 01451 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Harvard , Illinois private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 8,979 people.
- Harvard , Nebraska city in Clay County, Nebraska with a population of 966 people.
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Harvard distances to largest Massachusetts cities
