Cities & Towns in Bristol County, MA
Bristol County, county in Massachusetts, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 566,765 inhabitants. The county was created 341 years ago in 1685. Its county seat is Taunton.
There are 26 city/town in Bristol County, MA. 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, Easton population 25,116
New Bedford
New Bedford, The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Fall River
Fall River, The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Taunton
Taunton, The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts is home to several historic and vibrant cities. Located on Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton River, the city of Fall River was once a booming textile manufacturing hub. The Battleship Cove maritime museum displays World War II naval vessels including the USS Massachusetts battleship. The city also holds the distinction for having the largest celebration of Portuguese culture in the United States.
Nearby New Bedford on Buzzards Bay has a strong whaling history and was once one of the most important whaling ports in the world. The New Bedford Whaling Museum chronicles this history and features a large whale skeleton and scrimshaw exhibits. The city is also known for its fishing industry and Portuguese culture.
The towns of Taunton and Attleboro grew as industrial mill cities in the 19th century. Taunton is home to the historic Old Colony Historical Society museum which tells the story of local and Native American history. Attleboro hosts jewelers and craftspeople at the Attleboro Arts Museum.
North of Fall River lies Swansea, a rural community dotted with dairy farms, orchards and scenic coastal areas like Gardner's Neck. The cog railway at Battlefield Station climbs to the top of Mount Hope, which overlooks the bay.
With its mix of historic cities,small towns and scenic coastline, Bristol County offers visitors and residents cultural attractions as well as natural beauty. The Portuguese heritage visible in many of its cities adds to the area's distinct regional character.
All Bristol County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Acushnet | 10,673 |
| Attleboro | 45,444 |
| Berkley | 6,900 |
| Bliss Corner | 5,280 |
| Dighton | 8,040 |
| Easton | 25,116 |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 |
| Fall River | 89,792 |
| Freetown | 9,432 |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 |
| Mansfield | 24,539 |
| New Bedford | 95,517 |
| North Seekonk | 2,643 |
| North Westport | 4,571 |
| Norton | 19,983 |
| Oxford | 13,941 |
| Plainville | 9,280 |
| Raynham | 14,560 |
| Raynham Center | 4,100 |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 |
| Seekonk | 15,851 |
| Smith Mills | 4,760 |
| Somerset | 18,144 |
| Swansea | 17,000 |
| Taunton | 57,675 |
| Westport | 16,097 |