Chicopee, Massachusetts
Chicopee: The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Chicopee River in western Massachusetts. Chicopee is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Chicopee Historical Society and the Chicopee Center for the Arts.
About
Chicopee is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,298 and a population density of 894 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,825 inhabitants.
The city was created 384 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Chicopee
Population : | 54,825 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
County : | Hampden County |
Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
Area : | 61.83 km2 |
Altitude : | 200 feet / 61 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (384 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 00:21:58 (25th November 2024) |
Postal code : | 01013 |
Density : | 887 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chicopee is located at 42°8'55"N 72°36'28"W (42.1487000, -72.6078700).
Chicopee map
- Official Website
Official website of Chicopee
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chicopee decreased by 0.86% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 55,298 | - | census |
2011 | 55,630 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2012 | 55,840 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2013 | 55,923 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2014 | 56,274 | 0.62% | estimation process |
2015 | 55,820 | -0.81% | estimation process |
2016 | 55,342 | -0.86% | estimation process |
2017 | 55,336 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2018 | 55,424 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2019 | 55,126 | -0.54% | estimation process |
2020 | 54,825 | -0.55% | estimation process |
Other Places in Chicopee
1 Chicopee City Hall
274 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01013 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Chicopee (41)
People born in Chicopee, including author Lilian Jackson Braun, musician Teddy Charles, economist Michael Dean Woodford, .
List
- Edward Bellamy (American author and socialist) he was born in 26/03/1850
- Philip Labonte (American musician) he was born in 15/04/1975
- Evelyn Moriarty (American actress (1926-2008)) she was born in 16/11/1926
- Lucius E. Pinkham (Fourth Territorial Governor of Hawaii (1850-1922)) he was born in 19/09/1850
- Alex Bavelas (Psychosociologist (b. 1920)) he was born in 01/01/1920
- Garry St. Jean (American basketball coach and executive) he was born in 10/02/1950
- Andy Chapin (American musician) he was born in 07/02/1951
- Arthur Chapin (American politician) he was born in 17/11/1868
- Bill Budness (American football player (1943-2018)) he was born in 30/01/1943
- Damien Fahey (American radio DJ, television host, comedian and drummer) he was born in 01/06/1980
- Daniel Webster Whittle (American evangelist and gospel song lyricist) he was born in 22/11/1840
- Ed Trumbull (American baseball player) he was born in 03/11/1860
- Frances Shea-Buckley (United States admiral) she was born in 26/02/1929
- George Sylvester Taylor (American politician) he was born in 02/03/1822
- Gretchen Palmer (American actress) she was born in 16/12/1961
- Jordis Unga (American singer) she was born in 06/08/1982
- Michael Wilk (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Mike Hickey (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1871
Schools in Chicopee
College & universities near Chicopee, MA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
167394 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee (MA) | 01013 |
451255 | DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology | West Springfield (MA) | 01089 |
167905 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield (MA) | 01105-1296 |
164447 | American International College | Springfield (MA) | 01109 |
166133 | Holyoke Community College | Holyoke (MA) | 01040 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chicopee, MA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chicopee
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Chicopee Center Post Office | Chicopee (MA) | 01013 |
Ch Post Office | Chicopee (MA) | 01020 |
Brightwood Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01107 |
Ingleside Mall Post Office | Holyoke (MA) | 01040 |
Springfield Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01101 |
Other cities in Hampden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County , MA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
North Chicopee | 55,179 | A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. |
City of Westfield | 41,094 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
Westfield | 41,063 | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
Holyoke | 39,921 | The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. |
Agawam | 28,467 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
West Springfield | 28,397 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
Ludlow | 21,101 | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
East Longmeadow | 16,093 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Longmeadow | 15,624 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Wilbraham | 14,670 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Palmer | 12,174 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
Southwick | 9,715 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Monson | 8,750 | Town in Massachusetts |
Hampden | 5,154 | Town in Massachusetts |
Brimfield | 3,679 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chicopee distances to largest Massachusetts cities