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 344 years ago in 1681.

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Location of Bolton on Massachusetts map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 42.4334,-71.6078
Altitude 387 feet / 118 meters
Establishment January 01, 1682 (344 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 22:03:01 (22nd April 2026)
Density 274 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 10.57% (2010-2020)
Weather 52℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Sawyer House  Bolton MA image
Sawyer House Bolton MA image

Geography

Bolton is located at 42°26'0"N 71°36'28"W (42.4334300, -71.6078400).

Bolton map

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Weather

52°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
9 mph S Wednesday

A chance of rain showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Bolton

Official Website

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
Bolton zip code is 01740. County name: Worcester, County fips: 25027
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People born in Bolton (8)

People born in Bolton, including baseball player and coach Wilbert Robinson, politician Amos Nourse, politician Frederick A. Sawyer, .

More notable people

  • 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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bolton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
164535 Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Marlborough (MA) 01752

Nearby Transit Stations (30)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bolton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Bolton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bolton Post Office Bolton (MA) 01740

Other places with the same name (6)

  • 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