Merrimac, Massachusetts
Merrimac: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Merrimac is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,338 and a population density of 277 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,972 inhabitants.
The town was created 386 years ago in 1637.
Quick Facts about Merrimac
| Population : | 6,972 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 01860 |
| Area : | 22.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1638 (386 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:08:29 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 304 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merrimac is located at 42°49'50"N 71°0'8"W (42.8306500, -71.0022800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Merrimac
Demographics
The population of Merrimac increased by 9.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,338 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,418 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,480 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,589 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,686 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,766 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,837 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,915 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,960 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,960 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,972 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Other Places in Merrimac
1 Merrimac Town Hall
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People born in Merrimac (6)
People born in Merrimac, including politician George W. Weymouth, Major League Baseball outfielder Dennis Berran, businessman William Wheelwright, .
List
- Richard P. Gabriel (American writer and academic) he was born in 01/01/1949
- George S. Odiorne he was born in 04/11/1920
- Madeline M. Henderson (information scientist) she was born in 03/09/1922
Schools in Merrimac
College & universities near Merrimac, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167376 | Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill (MA) | 01830-2399 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Merrimac, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Merrimac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Merrima Post Office | Merrimac (MA) | 01860 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Merrimac , Wisconsin village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,056 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 |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Merrimac distances to largest Massachusetts cities
