Upton, MA is a small town located in Worcester county with a population of just under 8,000. The town has a population density of 375 people per square mile which is higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Upton is home to several local businesses, such as the Bridgewater Farm Stand and Country Store, Nortons Framing & Art Gallery, and Upton's Carpet Factory Outlet. In addition to these businesses there are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, fishing at Lake Ripple, kayaking on Hopedale Pond, and skiing at Ski Ward. Upton also has many other organizations such as the Upton Historical Commission and the Upton Garden Club. Furthermore, local sporting events like the annual Turkey Trot 5K race are held throughout the year.
The population in Upton is 7,986. There are 370 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Upton is 45.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Upton is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Upton
- 68.2% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 51.1% are married with children
- 9.6% have children, but are single
Race in Upton
- 88.8% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander