Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead: Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Marblehead is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,808 and a population density of 391 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,551 inhabitants.
The town was created 395 years ago in 1628.
Quick Facts about Marblehead
| Population : | 20,551 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 01945 |
| Area : | 50.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1629 (395 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:53:00 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marblehead is located at 42°30'0"N 70°51'28"W (42.5001000, -70.8578300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Marblehead
Demographics
The population of Marblehead increased by 3.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,808 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,980 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,117 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,253 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,358 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,422 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,455 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,542 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,573 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,555 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,551 | -0.02% | estimation process |
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People born in Marblehead (53)
People born in Marblehead, including politician William Reed, US diplomat and vice president; Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry, actress Estelle Parsons, .
List
- Shalane Flanagan (American distance runner) she was born in 08/07/1981
- Tyler Hamilton (American cyclist) he was born in 01/03/1971
- Francis Parker Shepard (American sedimentologist) he was born in 10/05/1897
- Mason Daring (American composer) he was born in 21/09/1949
- Rob Delaney (American comedian) he was born in 19/01/1977
- Keith Ablow (American psychiatrist, author, and television personality) he was born in 23/11/1961
- Joseph Story (US Supreme Court justice 1779-1845) he was born in 18/09/1779
- Samuel Hooper (American politician (1808-1875)) he was born in 03/02/1808
- Richard Phillips (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1962
- Gamaliel Smethurst (Canadian politician (1738-1826)) he was born in 16/04/1738
- Ward Chipman (Canadian politician) he was born in 30/07/1754
- Edward Augustus Holyoke (American physician and educator) he was born in 01/08/1728
- Charles T. Main (American engineer) he was born in 16/02/1856
- David Silverman (American Atheist activist) he was born in 13/08/1966
- Grace Madden (figure skater) she was born in 30/07/1911
- Joe Graves (Major League Baseball third baseman) he was born in 26/02/1906
- Michael Louden (American actor (1964-2004)) he was born in 21/04/1964
- Moll Pitcher (American clairvoyant) she was born in 01/01/1736
Schools in Marblehead
College & universities near Marblehead, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167729 | Salem State University | Salem (MA) | 01970 |
| 165699 | Endicott College | Beverly (MA) | 01915 |
| 166911 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly (MA) | 01915-4508 |
| 165936 | Gordon College | Wenham (MA) | 01984 |
| 167312 | North Shore Community College | Danvers (MA) | 01923-0840 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Marblehead, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Marblehead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marblehead Post Office | Marblehead (MA) | 01945 |
| Salem Post Office | Salem (MA) | 01970 |
| Beverly Post Office | Beverly (MA) | 01915 |
| Wallis Str Post Office | Peabody (MA) | 01960 |
| Swam Post Office | Swampscott (MA) | 01907 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Marblehead , Ohio village in Ottawa County, Ohio with a population of 861 people.
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
| Amesbury | 17,537 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Marblehead distances to largest Massachusetts cities
