Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton: The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Taunton River in southeastern Massachusetts. Taunton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Taunton Museum of Art and the Taunton Historical Society.

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 387 years ago in 1636.

Taunton locator map
Location of Taunton on Massachusetts map.

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
Named for : Taunton
Altitude : 30 feet / 9 meters
Capital city : Taunton is capital of Bristol County
Establishment : January 01, 1637 (387 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00
Local time : 11:04:10 (29th March 2024)
Density : 460 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.12% (2010-2020)
Taunton Green Statue image
Taunton Green Statue
Taunton Green Statue image

Geography

Taunton is located at 41°54'0"N 71°5'23"W (41.9001000, -71.0897700).

Taunton map

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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

People born in Taunton (72)

People born in Taunton, including writer Bruce DeSilva, politician James L. Hodges, high jumper Mildred Wiley, .

List

  • 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

Schools in Taunton

College & universities near Taunton, MA

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

Stations (16)

Amtrak & bus stations near Taunton, MA

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

Post offices near 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 (2)

  • 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.
City of Taunton 55,874 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

Taunton distances to largest Massachusetts cities