Cohasset, Massachusetts

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Cohasset, Massachusetts
Cohasset Town Common
Cohasset Town Common
Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts
Location in Norfolk County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°14′30″N 70°48′15″W / 42.24167°N 70.80417°W / 42.24167; -70.80417Coordinates: 42°14′30″N 70°48′15″W / 42.24167°N 70.80417°W / 42.24167; -70.80417
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Norfolk
Settled1647
Incorporated1770
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total81.42 km2 (31.44 sq mi)
 • Land25.35 km2 (9.79 sq mi)
 • Water56.06 km2 (21.64 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (50 ft)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total7,542
 • Estimate 
(2017)
8,516[1]
 • Density335.9/km2 (870/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
02025
Area code(s)339/781
FIPS code25-14640
GNIS feature ID0618317
Websitewww.townofcohasset.org

Cohasset is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,542.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017 (PEPANNRES): Massachusetts Minor Civil Divisions". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  2. "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 – State – County Subdivision, 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-06-26.