Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton: The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
About
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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 57,675 inhabitants.
The city was created 389 years ago in 1636.
Quick Facts about Taunton
| Population | 57,675 (2020) |
| 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 | 41.9001,-71.0898 |
| Named for | Taunton |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city | Taunton is capital of Bristol County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1637 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 18:00:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 460 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.12% (2010-2020) |
Taunton Green Statue image
Geography
Taunton is located at 41°54'0"N 71°5'23"W (41.9001000, -71.0897700).
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Official website of Taunton
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Demographics
The population of Taunton increased by 3.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55,874 | - | census |
| 2011 | 55,876 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 55,990 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 56,109 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 56,659 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 56,838 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,939 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,982 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,365 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,464 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 57,675 | 0.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,476 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,022 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,885 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,021 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 86.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 558 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
Taunton zip code is 02780.
County name: Bristol, County
fips: 25005
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $89,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,156 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $615 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,730 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 121,128 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,059 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,465 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,376 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 556 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 123 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 408 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,408.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.82 |
Services and Civic Places in Taunton
1Department of Youth Services - Southeast Regional Office
Rating: 3.1 (16)
60 Hodges Ave, Taunton, MA 02780, United States View details
Phone: +15088283800 | Website available
2Department of Early Education and Care - Southeast Office
Rating: 5 (1)
1 Washington St Suite 20, Taunton, MA 02780, United States View details
Phone: +15088285025 | Website available
People born in Taunton (72)
People born in 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 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 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Taunton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton Finan Post Office | Taunton (MA) | 02780 |
| East Taunton Post Office | East Taunton (MA) | 02718 |
| Raynham Post Office | Raynham (MA) | 02767 |
| Raynham Center Post Office | Raynham Center (MA) | 02768 |
| North Dighton Post Office | North Dighton (MA) | 02764 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Taunton, Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 130 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. |
| 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 |
| Acushnet | 10,673 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Taunton distances to largest Massachusetts cities