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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Nahant | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 3,506 |
Princeton | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 3,486 |
Brookfield | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Worcester | 3,439 |
Dunstable | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Middlesex | 3,404 |
South Duxbury | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 3,360 |
North Pembroke | Census designated place | Plymouth | 3,292 |
Hatfield | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 3,243 |
Millville | Town of the United States | Worcester | 3,236 |
Ashby | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America | Middlesex | 3,204 |
Dennis Port | Census designated place | Barnstable | 3,162 |
Sheffield | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 3,112 |
Cheshire | Town in Massachusetts | Berkshire | 3,105 |
North Falmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 3,084 |
Hardwick | Town in Vermont | Worcester | 3,047 |
Plympton | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 2,998 |
Northfield | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 2,958 |
Provincetown | Town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 2,957 |
West Tisbury | Town in Massachusetts | Dukes | 2,927 |
Lanesborough | City in Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 2,925 |
Osterville | City in United States of America | Barnstable | 2,911 |
Wareham Center | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 2,896 |
Pocasset | Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States | Barnstable | 2,851 |
Monument Beach | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 2,790 |
Littleton Common | Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 2,789 |
East Dennis | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 2,753 |
Wellfleet | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 2,728 |
Cordaville | Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 2,650 |
North Seekonk | Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts | Bristol | 2,643 |
North Lakeville | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 2,630 |
Fiskdale | Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 2,583 |
East Douglas | Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 2,557 |
Holland | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 2,469 |
Williamsburg | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 2,462 |
Cotuit | Location in Massachusetts | Barnstable | 2,364 |
Marshfield Hills | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 2,356 |
West Dennis | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 2,242 |
East Brookfield | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 2,196 |
Huntington | Town in Massachusetts | Hampshire | 2,159 |
Vineyard Haven | Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts | Dukes | 2,114 |
White Island Shores | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 2,106 |
Weweantic | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 2,105 |
Bernardston | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Franklin | 2,089 |
West Wareham | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 2,064 |
East Pepperell | Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 2,059 |
Baldwinville | Village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 2,028 |
Truro | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro | Barnstable | 2,007 |
Oakham | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 1,950 |
Hinsdale | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Berkshire | 1,902 |
South Lancaster | Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 1,894 |
Stockbridge | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 1,883 |
South Deerfield | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | Franklin | 1,880 |
Conway | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA | Franklin | 1,875 |
Wales | Town in Massachusetts | Hampden | 1,862 |
Buckland | City in Alaska, USA | Franklin | 1,851 |
Shelburne | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Franklin | 1,840 |
Leverett | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 1,836 |
Bondsville | City in Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 1,812 |
North Eastham | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 1,806 |
Russell | Town in the U. | Hampden | 1,787 |
Shutesbury | Town in Massachusetts | Franklin | 1,753 |
Erving | Town of the United States | Franklin | 1,749 |
Phillipston | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Worcester | 1,739 |
West Falmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 1,738 |
Shelburne Falls | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | Franklin | 1,731 |
Ashfield | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 1,720 |
Becket | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA | Berkshire | 1,707 |
Teaticket | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 1,692 |
Colrain | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Franklin | 1,669 |
Harwich Port | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 1,644 |
Westhampton | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 1,630 |
Granville | City in Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 1,606 |
Whately | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Franklin | 1,583 |
Onset | Census designated place | Plymouth | 1,573 |
Otis | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Berkshire | 1,531 |
West Barnstable | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Barnstable | 1,508 |
Gill | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 1,473 |
New Marlborough | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Berkshire | 1,450 |
West Chatham | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 1,410 |
Richmond | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 1,410 |
Chester | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 1,365 |
Pelham | City in Massachusetts | Hampshire | 1,305 |
Royalston | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 1,278 |
Chesterfield | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Hampshire | 1,250 |
West Stockbridge | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Berkshire | 1,250 |
Blandford | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 1,249 |
Petersham | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 1,237 |
Charlemont | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 1,231 |
Worthington | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 1,176 |
Millers Falls | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | Franklin | 1,139 |
Housatonic | Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts | Berkshire | 1,109 |
Goshen | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 1,057 |
New Salem | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 1,034 |
New Braintree | Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 1,020 |
Chilmark | Town in Massachusetts | Dukes | 930 |
Monterey | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 918 |
Sandisfield | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 887 |
Wendell | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 881 |
Cummington | Town in Massachusetts | Hampshire | 873 |
Montgomery | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 863 |
Windsor | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Berkshire | 860 |