Douglas, Massachusetts

Douglas is a town in Southern Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,983 at the 2020 census. It includes the sizable Douglas State Forest, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Douglas, Massachusetts
Town
Second Congregational Church
Nicknames: 
D-town, The Big D
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°03′15″N 71°44′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1721
Incorporated1746
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
Area
  Total37.7 sq mi (97.7 km2)
  Land36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2)
  Water1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2)
Elevation
582 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total768
  Density20/sq mi (7.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01516
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-17300
GNIS feature ID0619479
Websitewww.douglas-ma.gov
www.douglas.k12.ma.us
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