Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County: county in Massachusetts, United States
About
Bristol County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 548,285 and a population density of 306 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 566,765 inhabitants. Its county seat is Taunton. The county was created 341 years ago in 1684.
County Snapshot
Bristol County at a glance
Bristol County currently has 26 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
26
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Massachusetts counties
14
Open related pagesLargest city
New BedfordPopulation 95,517
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bristol County
| Population | 566,765 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| Different from | Bristol County, Bristol |
| Area | 1790 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 20% |
| Land as percent of area | 80% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7571,-71.0885 |
| Named for | Bristol |
| Altitude | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital | Taunton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1685 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:30:22 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol County is located at 41°45'26"N 71°5'19"W (41.7570900, -71.0885200). It has 5 neighbors: Dukes County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Bristol County and Providence County.
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The largest city of Bristol County is New Bedford with a population of 95,517. Other cities include, Fall River population 89,792, Taunton population 57,675, Attleboro population 45,444 and Easton population 25,116. See all Bristol County cities & populated places.
Bristol County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Official website of Bristol County
Official Website- Taunton
Demographics
The population of Bristol County increased by 3.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 548,285 | - | census |
| 2011 | 549,308 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 551,120 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 552,379 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 555,090 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 556,863 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 558,070 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 560,941 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 564,092 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 565,217 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 566,765 | 0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Bristol County (6)
People born in Bristol County, including architect William Le Baron Jenney, philosopher Roderick Chisholm, sports announcer Gil Santos, .
More notable people
- Beriah Palmer (American politician (1740-1812)) he was born in 01/01/1740
- Henry James Clark (American naturalist (1826-1873)) he was born in 22/06/1826
- Bruce DeSilva (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1946
Other places with the same name (1)
- Bristol County, Rhode Island county in Rhode Island, United States with a population of 48,350 people.
Massachusetts Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1,609,379 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester County | 829,212 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Suffolk County | 801,582 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Essex County | 791,263 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Norfolk County | 709,409 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Boston | 691,531 | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. |
| South Boston | 571,281 | This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie, " is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south. |
| Plymouth County | 523,738 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hampden County | 463,986 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Barnstable County | 213,164 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Hampshire County | 161,401 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Berkshire County | 124,571 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |