Bolton, Massachusetts
Bolton: Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
About
Bolton is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,897 and a population density of 245 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,476 inhabitants.
The town was created 343 years ago in 1681.
Quick Facts about Bolton
| Population : | 5,476 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01740 |
| Area : | 20 km2 |
| Altitude : | 387 feet / 118 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1682 (343 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:00:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 274 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bolton is located at 42°26'0"N 71°36'28"W (42.4334300, -71.6078400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bolton
Demographics
The population of Bolton increased by 10.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,897 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,982 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,017 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,077 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,134 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,173 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,219 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,283 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,366 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,426 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,476 | 0.91% | estimation process |
People born in Bolton (8)
People born in Bolton, including baseball player and coach Wilbert Robinson, politician Amos Nourse, politician Frederick A. Sawyer, .
List
- Karen O'Connor (American equestrian) she was born in 17/02/1958
- William C. Sullivan (FBI official) he was born in 12/05/1912
- Heather K. Gerken (American legal scholar) she was born in 19/02/1969
- Peter Nourse (American clergyman) he was born in 10/10/1774
- Anna Mercur (VIAF[2105764] LCAuth[no99074560]) she was born in 16/05/1832
Schools in Bolton
College & universities near Bolton, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164535 | Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | Marlborough (MA) | 01752 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bolton, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
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- Bolton , Connecticut town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 4,855 people.
- Bolton , New York town in New York with a population of 2,243 people.
- Bolton , Kansas city in United States of America with a population of 1,634 people.
- Bolton , Vermont town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA with a population of 1,188 people.
- Bolton , North Carolina town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 632 people.
- Bolton , Mississippi town of the United States with a population of 523 people.
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bolton distances to largest Massachusetts cities
