Wachusett Facts
| Area | 6.8 mi² |
| Population | 1,478 |
| Male Population | 725 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 753 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.7% |
| Median Age | 46.6 years (Male: 46.9, Female: 46.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $90,352 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.53898, -71.87063 |
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Wachusett Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,074 | 1,152 | 1,225 | 1,327 | 1,478 | 1,593 | 1,634 |
| Population Density | 157.3 / mi² | 168.7 / mi² | 179.4 / mi² | 194.3 / mi² | 216.4 / mi² | 233.3 / mi² | 239.3 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWachusett Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett | +37.6% | +28.3% | +20.7% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wachusett Median Age
Median Age: 46.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett | 46.6 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 46.9 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wachusett Population Density
Population Density: 216 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett | 1,478 | 6.83 sq mi | 216 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wachusett Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wachusett Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $48,577 | $49,293 | $57,174 | $64,346 | $84,216 | $81,872 | $87,811 | $90,352 |
| Total GDP | $354.1M | $350.8M | $411.1M | $473.5M | $656.5M | $688.8M | $765.1M | $801.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wachusett CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett | 29,587 tn | 20.02 tn | 4,332.5 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wachusett CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 29,587 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 4,332.5 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 87.9 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/10 | 3:28 AM | 3.15 | 90.1 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/00 | 4:02 AM | 3.3 | 92.2 km | 9,800 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 76.3 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 79.2 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 80.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 34.8 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 39.7 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/92 | 3:38 PM | 3.4 | 90.4 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/86 | 5:16 PM | 3.9 | 98.2 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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