Westford, Massachusetts
Westford: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Westford is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,951 and a population density of 701 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,276 inhabitants.
The town was created 389 years ago in 1634.
Quick Facts about Westford
| Population : | 25,276 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01886 |
| Area : | 31.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 407 feet / 124 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1635 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:45:56 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 808 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westford is located at 42°34'45"N 71°26'16"W (42.5792600, -71.4378400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Westford
Demographics
The population of Westford increased by 13.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,951 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,473 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,248 | 3.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,646 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,030 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,125 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,223 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,269 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,219 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,817 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,276 | 1.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Westford
1 Grassy Pond
37 Almeria Cir, Westford, MA 01886, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Westford
1 Kimball Farm Westford
400 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Nashoba Valley Ski Area
79 Powers Rd, Westford, MA 01886, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Westford
1 Westford Town Hall
55 Main St, Westford, MA 01886 ➦ Show Map
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2 United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency
319 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Westford (13)
People born in Westford, including actor Aaron Stanford, screenwriter and author Aaron Stockard, politician Willard Hall, .
List
- Pat Bradley (professional golfer) she was born in 24/03/1951
- James M. Stone (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1817
- Joel Abbot (U.S. naval officer) he was born in 18/01/1793
- Michael Woodford, Jr. (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/10/1981
- Rufus Byam Richardson (American classical archaeologist) he was born in 18/04/1845
- Charles Herrick (American politician) he was born in 22/09/1814
- Emily Frances Fletcher (American botanist (1845-1923)) she was born in 17/01/1845
- Martha Reed Mitchell (American philanthropist) she was born in 01/03/1818
- Abraham Prescott Jr. (American, 1809-1845) he was born in 01/01/1809
- John Nicoletta (US skier (1981-2008)) he was born in 02/04/1981
Schools in Westford
College & universities near Westford, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382416 | Greater Lowell Technical School | Tyngsboro (MA) | 01879 |
| 166513 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell (MA) | 01854-5104 |
| 166498 | Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute | Lowell (MA) | 01852-1909 |
| 165635 | National Aviation Academy of New England | Concord (MA) | 01742 |
| 166887 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford (MA) | 01730-9124 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westford, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Westford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westford Post Office | Westford (MA) | 01886 |
| Forge Villag Post Office | Westford (MA) | 01886 |
| Littleton Post Office | Littleton (MA) | 01460 |
| Nabna Post Office | Westford (MA) | 01886 |
| Chelmsford Post Office | Chelmsford (MA) | 01824 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Westford , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 2,123 people.
- Westford , New York human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 810 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Westford distances to largest Massachusetts cities
