Economic Profile
Strategically located at the intersection of MA-Route 2 and
Interstate 190, Leominster is 41 miles west of Boston and 20
miles north of Worcester, Leominster is the premier North
Central Massachusetts location for doing business. The City
service as the retail and industry hub of the region, as well as
the gateway to Western Mass.
Leominster offers:
a large, experienced workforce
direct commuter rail access to Boston
the lowest single tax rate of any city in the state
a small community feel, with big city amenities
exceptional community resources including a regional hospital
affordable home ownership, new homes being constructed
regularly
Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella and his staff are committed to quality
of life. For more information contact the Office of Economic
Development at (978) 534-7526 x260.
 Its all about Living!
Demographics:
(2000 US Census)
Established as a Town 1740
Incorporated as a City 1915
Form of Government: Mayor City Council
Population 41,303
Households 16,491
Median Income $44,893
Per Capita Income $21,769
Total Area 29.76 sq. miles
Total Land Area 28.88 sq. miles
Total Labor Force 22,078*
Total Employment 20,565*
Unemployment 1,513*
(*2003 Mass DET average)
Population Trends:
|
1980 |
1990 |
Change |
2000 |
Change |
| 34,508 |
38,145 |
10.5% |
41,303 |
8.2% |
|
Leominster
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