Phillipston, Massachusetts

Phillipston is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,682 at the 2010 census.HistoryPhillipston was first settled in 1751, and incorporated as the town of Gerry in 1786, after separating from Templeton. It was named after Elbridge Gerry. The town's name was changed from Gerry to Phillipston in 1814, after lieutenant governor William Phillips, Jr.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, of which is land and, or 1.54%, is water.Phillipston is bordered by Petersham to the southwest, Athol to the northwest, Royalston to the north, Templeton to the east, Hubbardston to the southeast, and a small portion of Barre to the south.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,621 people, 580 households, and 443 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.8 people per square mile (25.8/km²). There were 739 housing units at an average density of 30.5 per square mile (11.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% White, 0.37% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.