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 339 years ago in 1685. Its county seat is Taunton.

There are 27 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, City of Taunton population 55,874, Attleboro population 45,444

New Bedford
New Bedford

New Bedford, The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Fall River
Fall River

Fall River, The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Taunton
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.

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City Name Title Population
Acushnet Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States 10,673
Attleboro A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. 45,444
Berkley Town in Massachusetts, United States 6,900
Bliss Corner Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts 5,280
City of Taunton The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. 55,874
Dighton City in Lane County, Kansas, United States 8,040
Easton Town in the U. 25,116
Fairhaven Town in Massachusetts 16,103
Fall River The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. 89,792
Freetown Town in Massachusetts 9,432
Head of Westport City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America 14,809
Mansfield Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States 24,539
New Bedford The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. 95,517
North Seekonk Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts 2,643
North Westport Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts 4,571
Norton City in Massachusetts 19,983
Oxford Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America 13,941
Plainville Town in Massachusetts, United States 9,280
Raynham Town in Massachusetts 14,560
Raynham Center Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts 4,100
Rehoboth Town in Massachusetts, United States 12,503
Seekonk Town in the United States 15,851
Smith Mills Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts 4,760
Somerset Town in Massachusetts, United States 18,144
Swansea Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts 17,000
Taunton The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. 57,675
Westport Town of the United States 16,097