Upton (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Upton, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Town | Upton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.55 sq mi (6.60 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,090 |
| • Density | 1,251.52/sq mi (483.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
01568
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| Area code(s) | 508/774 |
| FIPS code | 25-71445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378243 |
Upton is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Upton in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. Think of a CDP as a specific area that the government tracks for population numbers. In 2020, about 3,090 people lived here. This area includes two smaller parts: the villages of Upton and West Upton.
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Exploring Upton's Location and Size
Upton and West Upton are found in the middle and western parts of the town of Upton. A main road, Massachusetts Route 140, goes through this area. This road can take you about 12 miles northwest to Shrewsbury or about 14 miles southeast to Franklin.
How Big is Upton?
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the total area of this CDP is about 6.6 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Important Places in Upton
This community is home to many important landmarks of the town of Upton. You can find the town's police department here, which helps keep everyone safe. The fire department is also located here, ready to respond to emergencies.
Community Hubs
Upton also has the town library, a great place to find books and learn new things. The town hall, where local government decisions are made, is also in this area. A cool historical spot is the old Knowlton Hat Factory. It used to make hats but has now been changed into apartments called the Millhaus Apartments.
Upton's Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,090 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Upton was 3,090 people. Back in 2000, when it was called "Upton-West Upton," there were 2,326 people living here.
Who Lives in Upton?
In 2000, there were 914 households in the area. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households, about 56.9%, were married couples living together. About 36.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Upton come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents, about 97.12%, were White. There were also people who identified as Black, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. A small percentage, 0.69%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Upton is spread across different age groups. In 2000, about 27.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 34.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. And about 13.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Upton was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Upton (condado de Worcester) para niños
