Holden, Massachusetts
Holden: Town in Massachusetts
About
Holden is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,346 and a population density of 479 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,259 inhabitants.
The town was created 301 years ago in 1722.
Quick Facts about Holden
| Population : | 19,259 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Area : | 36.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1723 (301 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:46:51 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 01520 |
| Density : | 532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Holden is located at 42°21'6"N 71°51'48"W (42.3517600, -71.8634100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Holden
Demographics
The population of Holden increased by 9.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,346 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,627 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,766 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,109 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,594 | 2.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,734 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,917 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,055 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,229 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,303 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,259 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Holden (9)
People born in Holden, including football player and coach Bob Ritter, baseball player Bruce Taylor, painter Edward Bailey, .
List
- Mark Lund (American figure skating commentator) he was born in 06/06/1965
- Ron Hallstrom (American football player) he was born in 11/06/1959
- Grant Forsberg (American Actor (1959-2007)) he was born in 22/07/1959
- Daniel Colman (American poker player) he was born in 11/07/1991
- Clarence W. Gleason (American classical philologist) he was born in 11/08/1866
- Helen Evangeline Greenwood (American botanist (1872—1953)) she was born in 01/07/1872
Schools in Holden
College & universities near Holden, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164492 | Anna Maria College | Paxton (MA) | 01612-1198 |
Stations (33)
Amtrak & bus stations near Holden, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Holden , Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 3,120 people.
- Holden , Missouri Place in Missouri with a population of 2,234 people.
- Holden , Utah town in Millard County, Utah, United States with a population of 399 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 |
| 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 |
| Clinton | 13,952 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Holden distances to largest Massachusetts cities
