Halifax, Massachusetts
Halifax: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Halifax is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,518. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,865 inhabitants.
The town was created 354 years ago in 1669.
Quick Facts about Halifax
| Population : | 7,865 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Plymouth County |
| Postal code : | 02338 |
| Area : | 44900000 km2 |
| Altitude : | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1670 (354 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:49:17 (25th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 4.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Halifax is located at 41°59'28"N 70°51'43"W (41.9912100, -70.8619900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Halifax
Demographics
The population of Halifax increased by 4.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,518 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,549 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,567 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,624 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,705 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,760 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,817 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,860 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,884 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,896 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,865 | -0.39% | estimation process |
People born in Halifax (2)
People born in Halifax, including politician Joshua Cushman, architect Alexander Parris, .
List
Schools in Halifax
College & universities near Halifax, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165024 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater (MA) | 02325 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Halifax, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Halifax
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Post Office | Halifax (MA) | 02338 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Halifax , Virginia town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,200 people.
- Halifax , Pennsylvania borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 885 people.
- Halifax , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 674 people.
- Halifax , North Carolina town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 201 people.
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 95,770 | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. |
| Plymouth | 62,654 | County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bridgewater | 27,689 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marshfield | 26,037 | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK |
| Middleborough | 25,722 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hingham | 24,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Scituate | 19,047 | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Pembroke | 18,553 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Rockland | 17,992 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Abington | 16,752 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Duxbury | 15,932 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Whitman | 15,295 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hanover | 14,624 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| East Bridgewater | 14,554 | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Kingston | 12,208 | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Halifax distances to largest Massachusetts cities
