Dighton, Massachusetts
Dighton: city in Lane County, Kansas, United States
About
Dighton is a city located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,086 and a population density of 3,126 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,040 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dighton
| Population | 8,040 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Postal code | 67839 |
| Phone Area Codes | 620 |
| Area | 2.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8140,-71.1203 |
| Altitude | 2,766 feet / 843 meters |
| Capital city | Dighton is capital of Lane County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:02:32 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 3,547 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Dighton is located at 41°48'50"N 71°7'13"W (41.8139900, -71.1203200).
Dighton map
Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dighton
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Dighton increased by 11.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,086 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,109 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,169 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,237 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,341 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,424 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,556 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,726 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,908 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,967 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,040 | 0.91% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Dighton
1Dighton Town Hall
979 Somerset Ave, Dighton, MA 02715 View details
Phone: +15086695411 | Website available
People born in Dighton (4)
People born in Dighton, including politician Don Hineman, Korean-model and actor Ricky Lee Neely, American-football player Dale Walters, .
More notable people
- Linda Gallagher she was born in 19/04/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dighton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dighton, 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 |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dighton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dighton Post Office | Dighton (MA) | 02715 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Dighton, Kansas township in Lane County, Kansas with a population of 891 people.
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
Dighton distances to largest Massachusetts cities