Douglas, Massachusetts | |
|---|---|
 Second Congregational Church | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nicknames: D-town, The Big D | |
 Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts. | |
| Coordinates: 42°03′15″N 71°44′24″W / 42.05417°N 71.74000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Settled | 1721 |
| Incorporated | 1746 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,983 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 01516 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-17300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0619479 |
| Website | www www |
Douglas is a town in southern Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,983 at the 2020 census.[1] It includes the Douglas State Forest, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Douglas town, Worcester County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 11, 2021.