Hardwick, MA is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of 2,713 and a population density of 79 people per square mile. Hardwick is known for its small-town charm and rural beauty. Local businesses in the area include The Castle Restaurant, a family-owned restaurant that offers delicious Italian cuisine, The Country Store which sells local products and gifts, and Crow Hill Farm which offers organic produce year round. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include hiking on nearby trails, camping at the many campsites available in the area, fishing on Quabbin Reservoir, and biking along the winding roads of central Massachusetts. Organizations such as the Hardwick Historical Society are dedicated to preserving the town’s history and cultural heritage along with other organizations such as Friends of Quabbin which helps maintain public access to Quabbin Reservoir. Local sporting events like the Annual Hardwick 10K run are popular among recreational runners and help bring an added sense of community spirit to Hardwick.
The population in Hardwick is 2,713. There are 70 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hardwick is 44.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hardwick is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hardwick
- 57.9% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 24.0% are married with children
- 8.8% have children, but are single
Race in Hardwick
- 96.7% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander