Massachusetts, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 6,893,574 inhabitants. The state was created 236 years ago in 1788. Its capital city is Boston.
From the shores of Cape Cod to the banks of the Charles River, Massachusetts captivates with history, culture, and charm across its nearly 8,000 square miles. Home to 6.9 million residents, top destinations in Massachusetts include:
Boston – The epicenter of Massachusetts, Boston entices visitors with world-renowned museums, historical sites like the Freedom Trail, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic sports teams.
Cape Cod – Just off the Massachusetts mainland, idyllic Cape Cod features pristine beaches, charming villages, seaside inns, and a vibrant arts scene in summer. Don't miss Provincetown and Hyannis Port.
Salem – Notorious for its 17th century witch trials, Salem embraces its witchy history in October. It also tempts visitors with museums, downtown shopping, dining, and waterfront pleasures year-round.
Berkshires – In western Massachusetts, the culturally-rich Berkshires astound with performing arts at Tanglewood, Mass MoCA contemporary art museum, hiking trails, and stunning fall foliage.
Plymouth – As the site of the Plymouth Rock landing of the Pilgrims, historic Plymouth recalls Massachusetts' early European settlements and Native American history while offering a coastal escape.
With the draw of history, culture, quaint towns, and gorgeous scenery, Massachusetts has diverse destinations sure to captivate any visitor.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Massachusetts.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Gardner | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 20,585 |
Marblehead | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 20,551 |
Sandwich | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Barnstable | 20,151 |
Norton | City in Massachusetts | Bristol | 19,983 |
Bourne | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 19,743 |
Hudson | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 19,732 |
Sudbury | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. | Middlesex | 19,453 |
Holden | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 19,259 |
Grafton | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 19,082 |
Amherst Center | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts | Hampshire | 19,065 |
Westborough | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 19,063 |
Scituate | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 19,047 |
Sharon | City in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18,864 |
Concord | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 18,765 |
Hopkinton | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 18,624 |
Pembroke | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA | Plymouth | 18,553 |
Newburyport | City in Massachusetts | Essex | 18,495 |
Winthrop | City in Massachusetts | Suffolk | 18,446 |
Foxborough | Town in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18,398 |
Somerset | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Bristol | 18,144 |
Rockland | City in Knox County, Maine, United States | Plymouth | 17,992 |
Ashland | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 17,887 |
South Hadley | City in Massachusetts | Hampshire | 17,539 |
Amesbury | City in Massachusetts | Essex | 17,537 |
Bellingham | Town of the United States | Norfolk | 17,336 |
Greenfield | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County | Franklin | 17,241 |
Swansea | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts | Bristol | 17,000 |
Webster | City in Massachusetts, US | Worcester | 16,822 |
Southbridge | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA | Worcester | 16,788 |
Abington | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 16,752 |
Auburn | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 16,701 |
Northbridge | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 16,621 |
Westwood | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Norfolk | 16,384 |
Fairhaven | Town in Massachusetts | Bristol | 16,103 |
Westport | Town of the United States | Bristol | 16,097 |
East Longmeadow | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 16,093 |
Duxbury | Town in Massachusetts | Plymouth | 15,932 |
North Reading | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 15,904 |
Seekonk | Town in the United States | Bristol | 15,851 |
Easthampton | City in Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampshire | 15,750 |
Longmeadow | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 15,624 |
Swampscott | Town in Massachusetts | Essex | 15,462 |
Whitman | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 15,295 |
Belchertown | City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampshire | 15,103 |
Northborough | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 15,038 |
Holliston | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 14,880 |
Head of Westport | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Bristol | 14,809 |
Wilbraham | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 14,670 |
Hanover | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 14,624 |
Raynham | Town in Massachusetts | Bristol | 14,560 |
East Bridgewater | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Plymouth | 14,554 |
Uxbridge | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 14,352 |
Mashpee | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 14,266 |
Hyannis | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 14,120 |
Ipswich | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 14,091 |
Bedford | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 14,053 |
Kingston | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 14,024 |
Millbury | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 13,973 |
Clinton | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 13,952 |
Oxford | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Bristol | 13,941 |
Dennis | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 13,890 |
Wayland | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 13,722 |
Oxford | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 13,709 |
Charlton | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 13,698 |
Medway | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 13,443 |
Lynnfield | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States | Essex | 13,040 |
Medfield | Town in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 13,011 |
North Adams | City in Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 12,737 |
Rehoboth | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Bristol | 12,503 |
Kingston | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 12,208 |
Palmer | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 12,174 |
Harwich | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts | Barnstable | 12,144 |
Wrentham | Town in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 12,083 |
Pepperell | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Middlesex | 12,043 |
Weston | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 12,028 |
Norfolk | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Norfolk | 11,938 |
Spencer | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 11,898 |
Lunenburg | Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 11,810 |
Carver | Town | Plymouth | 11,762 |
Lakeville | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 11,698 |
Athol | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 11,698 |
Dudley | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 11,663 |
Nantucket | Island of Massachusetts, United States | Nantucket | 11,376 |
Tyngsboro | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Middlesex | 11,366 |
Maynard | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 11,288 |
Leicester | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 11,272 |
Groton | Town in Connecticut | Middlesex | 11,256 |
Norwell | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 11,171 |
South Yarmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 11,092 |
Holbrook | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 11,014 |
Hanson | Town in Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10,951 |
Winchendon | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 10,835 |
Acushnet | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States | Bristol | 10,673 |
Hull | Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 10,484 |
Littleton | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 10,253 |
Southborough | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 10,200 |
Middleton | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 10,107 |
Ware | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 9,897 |
Brewster | Town in Massachusetts | Barnstable | 9,772 |
Southwick | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 9,715 |