Templeton, Massachusetts

Templeton, Massachusetts
First Church of Templeton
Motto: 
"Industry"
Coordinates: 42°33′20″N 72°04′05″W / 42.55556°N 72.06806°W / 42.55556; -72.06806
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1751
Incorporated1762
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
  Select Board ChairMichael Currie (2025)
  Select Board
  • Matthew Rivard, Vice Chair (2026)
  • Jeffrey Bennett, Clerk (2027)
  • Theresa Griffis, Member (2025)
  • Timothy Toth, Member (2026)
Area
  Total
32.4 sq mi (83.9 km2)
  Land32.0 sq mi (83.0 km2)
  Water0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation
1,141 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,149
  Density250/sq mi (97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
Area code351/978
FIPS code25-69275
GNIS feature ID0619492
Websitewww.templetonma.gov

Templeton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,149 at the 2020 census. The town comprises four main villages: Templeton Center, East Templeton, Baldwinville, and Otter River.