Colrain, Massachusetts
Colrain: City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Colrain is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,671 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,669 inhabitants.
The city was created 289 years ago in 1734.
Quick Facts about Colrain
| Population : | 1,669 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 01340 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 112.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1735 (289 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:24:40 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colrain is located at 42°40'23"N 72°41'48"W (42.6731400, -72.6967600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colrain decreased by 0.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,671 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,678 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,671 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,664 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,660 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,655 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,648 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,657 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,663 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,661 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,669 | 0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Colrain (3)
People born in Colrain, including Early missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii and lyricist of the song "Hawaiʻi Aloha" Lorenzo Lyons, Settler and Murderer Danford Balch, astronomer Elisabeth Bardwell, .
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Schools in Colrain
College & universities near Colrain, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colrain, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Colrain
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colrain Post Office | Colrain (MA) | 01340 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17,241 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Deerfield | 5,049 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Turners Falls | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Sunderland | 3,634 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northfield | 2,958 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bernardston | 2,089 | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| South Deerfield | 1,880 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Conway | 1,875 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Buckland | 1,851 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Shelburne | 1,840 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Leverett | 1,836 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shutesbury | 1,753 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Erving | 1,749 | Town of the United States |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Colrain distances to largest Massachusetts cities
