Lunenburg, Massachusetts
Lunenburg: Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Lunenburg is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,086 and a population density of 364 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,810 inhabitants.
The city was created 306 years ago in 1717.
Quick Facts about Lunenburg
| Population : | 11,810 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01462 |
| Area : | 27.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1718 (306 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:24:28 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 426 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lunenburg is located at 42°35'40"N 71°43'28"W (42.5945300, -71.7245200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lunenburg
Demographics
The population of Lunenburg increased by 14.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,086 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,813 | 6.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,847 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,985 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,040 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,157 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,198 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,297 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,631 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,736 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,810 | 0.63% | estimation process |
People born in Lunenburg (9)
People born in Lunenburg, including politician Asahel Stearns, composer Earle Brown, politician Jonathan Grout, .
List
- Frederick Cushing Cross, Jr. (REcipient of the Navy Cross) he was born in 08/07/1917
- Frederick Lincoln Emory (American football coach) he was born in 10/04/1867
- Josiah Litch (American methodist) he was born in 04/04/1809
- William Austin (American politician) he was born in 02/03/1778
- Susannah Willard Johnson (Captive of Native Americans and author of a captivity narrative) she was born in 01/01/1730
- Bob White (American-football player (1963-)) he was born in 09/04/1963
Schools in Lunenburg
College & universities near Lunenburg, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476735 | Alexander Academy | Lunenburg (MA) | 01462-0000 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lunenburg, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lunenburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg Post Office | Lunenburg (MA) | 01462 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lunenburg , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,322 people.
- Lunenburg , Virginia with a population of 165 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
Lunenburg distances to largest Massachusetts cities
