Methuen, Massachusetts
Methuen: The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. Methuen is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Methuen Historical Society and the Methuen Town Hall.
About
Methuen is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,255 and a population density of 794 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 50,910 inhabitants.
The city was created 382 years ago in 1641.
Quick Facts about Methuen
| Population : | 50,910 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Different from : | Methuen Publishing |
| Postal code : | 01844 |
| Area : | 59.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 115 feet / 35 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1642 (382 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:07:45 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 855 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Methuen is located at 42°43'34"N 71°11'27"W (42.7262000, -71.1908900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Methuen
Demographics
The population of Methuen increased by 7.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 47,255 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,798 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,129 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,706 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,384 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,797 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,953 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,308 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,565 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,706 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 50,910 | 0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Methuen (46)
People born in Methuen, including chemist Elias James Corey, loyalist soldier Robert Rogers, actress and model Pamela Gidley, .
List
- John K. Tarbox (American politician (1838-1887)) he was born in 06/05/1838
- Joseph R. Bodwell (American politician (1818-1887)) he was born in 18/06/1818
- Christopher Lennertz (American composer) he was born in 02/01/1972
- Joseph Hall (American politician (1793-1859)) he was born in 26/06/1793
- James Shannon (American politician) he was born in 04/04/1952
- Susie Castillo (MTV VJ, Miss USA 2003) she was born in 27/10/1979
- Alphonse Fournier (Canadian politician) he was born in 24/03/1893
- Robert E. Griffith (American actor (1907-1961)) he was born in 01/01/1907
- Molly Sullivan Sliney (fencer) she was born in 13/08/1966
- A. J. Antoon (American theatre director) he was born in 07/12/1944
- Alton Welton (American marathon runner) he was born in 11/03/1886
- Arthur Broadhurst (American politician) he was born in 28/09/1964
- Asa Messer (U.S. Baptist clergyman and educator. He was President of Brown University from 1804 to 1826) he was born in 31/05/1769
- Edward Francis Searles (American architect) he was born in 04/07/1841
- Edward Suslovic (politician from Portland, Maine) he was born in 17/11/1959
- Frank Greenwood (US Navy officer) he was born in 10/01/1915
- Frank S. Giles (American politician) he was born in 15/06/1915
- George Wheeler (American baseball player) he was born in 03/08/1869
Schools in Methuen
College & universities near Methuen, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369002 | Massachusetts School of Law | Andover (MA) | 01810 |
| 468963 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts | North Andover (MA) | 01845-1048 |
| 166850 | Merrimack College | North Andover (MA) | 01845 |
| 217606 | Northpoint Bible College | Haverhill (MA) | 01835 |
| 166498 | Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute | Lowell (MA) | 01852-1909 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Methuen, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Methuen
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Methuen Post Office | Methuen (MA) | 01844 |
| Lawren Post Office | Lawrence (MA) | 01840 |
| North Andover Post Office | North Andover (MA) | 01845 |
| Salem Post Office | Salem (NH) | 03079 |
| Shawsheen Villag Post Office | Andover (MA) | 01810 |
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. |
| 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 |
| Amesbury | 17,537 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Methuen distances to largest Massachusetts cities
