City of Taunton, Massachusetts
City of Taunton: The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
About
City of Taunton is a city located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,874 and a population density of 446 people per km². After 4 years in 2014 city had an estimated population of 55,874 inhabitants.
The city was created 389 years ago in 1636.
Quick Facts about City of Taunton
| Population | 55,874 (2014) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Postal code | 02783, 02718, 02780 |
| Area | 125.39 km2 |
| Official name | Taunton |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9036,-71.0943 |
| Named for | Taunton |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city | City of Taunton is capital of Bristol County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1637 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 04:59:49 (25th May 2026) |
| Density | 446 Pop. per km² as of 2014 |
| Population growth | 0% (2010-2014) |
Geography
City of Taunton is located at 41°54'13"N 71°5'39"W (41.9035900, -71.0942900).
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Demographics
The population of City of Taunton increased by 0% in 4 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55,874 | - | |
| 2014 | 55,874 | 0% |
People born in City of Taunton (72)
People born in City of Taunton, including writer Bruce DeSilva, politician James L. Hodges, high jumper Mildred Wiley, .
More notable people
- Leon Kamin (American psychologist) he was born in 29/12/1927
- Seth Padelford (American politician (1807-1878)) he was born in 03/10/1807
- Henry Williams (19th-century American politician (1805-1887)) he was born in 30/11/1805
- William Z. Foster (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1881
- Francis Baylies (American politician (1783-1852)) he was born in 16/10/1783
- Lemuel Williams (American politician (1747-1828)) he was born in 18/06/1747
- Samuel L. Crocker (American politician (1804-1883)) he was born in 31/03/1804
- Joseph L. Tillinghast (American politician (1790-1844)) he was born in 18/05/1790
- Isaac Babbitt (American goldsmith) he was born in 26/07/1799
- Scott Thompson (American businessman, born in 1957) he was born in 13/11/1957
- Alexis Caswell (American scientist) he was born in 29/01/1799
- Adam Bagni (American sportscaster) he was born in 16/11/1984
- Alan Gifford (British actor (1911-1989)) he was born in 11/03/1911
- Barry McCaffrey (United States Army general) he was born in 17/11/1942
- Charles F. Avila (Electrical engineer/Vice President/member:Executive Committee of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company) he was born in 17/09/1906
- Charles Payne (American writer) he was born in 24/10/1830
- Chester I. Reed (Massachusetts politician) he was born in 23/11/1823
- Elmer J. Rogers, Jr. (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 12/10/1903
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to City of Taunton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168032 | Rob Roy Academy-Taunton | Taunton (MA) | 02780-5339 |
| 168281 | Wheaton College | Norton (MA) | 02766-2322 |
| 167871 | Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton (MA) | 02375 |
| 165024 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater (MA) | 02325 |
| 167996 | Stonehill College | Easton (MA) | 02357-6110 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to City of Taunton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
City of Taunton distances to largest Massachusetts cities