Norwell, Massachusetts
Norwell: Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Norwell is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,506 and a population density of 496 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,171 inhabitants.
The town was created 390 years ago in 1633.
Quick Facts about Norwell
| Population : | 11,171 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Plymouth County |
| Different from : | Norwell |
| Postal code : | 02061 |
| Area : | 21.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1634 (390 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:52:34 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 527 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Norwell is located at 42°9'42"N 70°47'38"W (42.1617700, -70.7939300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Norwell
Demographics
The population of Norwell increased by 5.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,563 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,603 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,662 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,834 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,925 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,972 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,089 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,134 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,153 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,171 | 0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Norwell (9)
People born in Norwell, including nature conservationist, television host and producer Jeff Corwin, Biblical scholar/theologian/educator/author Gleason Archer, children's illustrator and writer Jan Brett, .
List
- Charles N. Gardner (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 29/03/1845
- Herbert Cushing Tolman (American theologian and philologist) he was born in 04/11/1865
- Hannah Packard James (American librarian) she was born in 05/09/1835
- William G. Vinal (American outdoors educator) he was born in 29/11/1881
- Kenzie Kent (American ice hockey & lacrosse player) she was born in 13/03/1996
- Kathleen L. Collins (American biophysicist) she was born in 10/05/1963
Schools in Norwell
College & universities near Norwell, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165060 | Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing | Brockton (MA) | 02302-1905 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Norwell, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Norwell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Norwell Post Office | Norwell (MA) | 02061 |
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
Norwell distances to largest Massachusetts cities
