Westwood, Massachusetts
Westwood: Town in Massachusetts, USA
About
Westwood is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,618 and a population density of 1,317 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,384 inhabitants.
The town was created 384 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Westwood
| Population : | 16,384 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Norfolk County |
| Postal code : | 02090 |
| Area : | 11.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 220 feet / 67 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (384 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:01:55 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,476 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westwood is located at 42°12'50"N 71°13'28"W (42.2139900, -71.2245000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Westwood
Demographics
The population of Westwood increased by 10.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,618 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,713 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,805 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,905 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,028 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,036 | 6.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,043 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,099 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,113 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,400 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,384 | -0.1% | estimation process |
People born in Westwood (11)
People born in Westwood, including mixed martial artist Kenny Florian, ice hockey player Aleca Hughes, football player Brian Mann, .
List
- Cam Lyman (dog breeder who died in mysterious circumstances) was born in 04/09/1932
- Peter Vaas (American football coach) he was born in 26/04/1952
- Reuben Guild (American historian) he was born in 04/05/1822
- Warren Fales Draper (Massachusetts publisher and philanthropist) he was born in 12/12/1818
- Maurice Hurst Jr. (American football player) he was born in 09/05/1995
- Carl Emile Pickhardt, Jr. he was born in 28/05/1908
- Carl E. Pickhardt Jr. (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1908
- Andrew Mackiewicz (American fencer) he was born in 12/12/1995
Schools in Westwood
College & universities near Westwood, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447403 | Universal Technical Institute of Massachusetts Inc | Norwood (MA) | 02062 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westwood, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Westwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Post Office | Westwood (MA) | 02090 |
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- Westwood , New Jersey borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 11,023 people.
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- Westwood , Kentucky city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 659 people.
- Westwood , Kentucky city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 651 people.
- Westwood , Missouri village in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 281 people.
- Westwood , Iowa City in Henry County, Iowa, United States with a population of 107 people.
Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Westwood distances to largest Massachusetts cities
