Phillipston, Massachusetts

Phillipston: town in Massachusetts, USA

About

Phillipston is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,682 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,739 inhabitants.

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Location of Phillipston on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Phillipston

Population 1,739 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Worcester County
Postal code 01331
Area 24.6 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5487,-72.1329
Altitude 1,165 feet / 355 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 14:11:07 (15th April 2026)
Density 71 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.28% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Congregational Church  Phillipston MA image
Congregational Church Phillipston MA image

Geography

Phillipston is located at 42°32'55"N 72°7'58"W (42.5487000, -72.1328600).

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Weather

80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 9 mph SW This Afternoon

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Official website of Phillipston

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Demographics

The population of Phillipston increased by 3.28% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,682 - census
2011 1,695 0.77% estimation process
2012 1,708 0.76% estimation process
2013 1,720 0.7% estimation process
2014 1,725 0.29% estimation process
2015 1,732 0.4% estimation process
2016 1,735 0.17% estimation process
2017 1,744 0.52% estimation process
2018 1,748 0.23% estimation process
2019 1,746 -0.11% estimation process
2020 1,739 -0.4% estimation process
Phillipston Centre

People born in Phillipston (3)

People born in Phillipston, including mathematician Charlotte Barnum, inventor Thomas White, librarian Thomas Rossiter Barnum, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
166957 Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner (MA) 01440-1000

Nearby Transit Stations (30)

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

Code Name Address Type
AMM Amherst, Massachusetts 13 Railroad St. RAIL
GFD John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street RAIL
WOR Union Station 2 Washington Square RAIL
BRA Union Station 10 Vernon Rd RAIL
NHT Union Station 170 Pleasant Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Phillipston.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Templeton Post Office Templeton (MA) 01468

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

Phillipston distances to largest Massachusetts cities