Bolton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,148 at the 2000 census.

History
The town of Bolton, Massachusetts was incorporated on June 24, 1738, following an influx of settlers. Town historian Esther Whitcomb, descendant of one of Bolton's earliest documented settlers, cites the recorded birth of a son, Hezekiah, to Josiah Whitcomb in 1681. By 1711, according to Whitcomb, more than 150 people were living on Bolton soil, despite a local history of Indian uprisings and one massacre. Many early houses were protected by flankers, and were designated as garrisons. Bolton's history is interesting...

Bolton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,148 at the 2000 census.

History
The town of Bolton, Massachusetts was incorporated on June 24, 1738, following an influx of settlers. Town historian Esther Whitcomb, descendant of one of Bolton's earliest documented settlers, cites the recorded birth of a son, Hezekiah, to Josiah Whitcomb in 1681. By 1711, according to Whitcomb, more than 150 people were living on Bolton soil, despite a local history of Indian uprisings and one massacre. Many early houses were protected by flankers, and were designated as garrisons. Bolton's history is interesting because it is reflective of early settlement patterns in the Central Massachusetts area, and the conflicts with King Philip (Metacom) and his Indian soldiers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, of which, of it is land and of it (0.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,148 people, 1,424 households, and 1,201 families residing in the town. The population density was. There were 1,476 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the town was 97.76% White (U.S. Census), 0.19% African American (U.S. Census), 0.05% Native American (U.S. Census), 1.30% Asian (U.S. Census), 0.02% Pacific Islander (U.S. Census), 0.19% from Race (United States Census), and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census) or Latino (U.S. Census) of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 1,424 households out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were Marriage living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.18.