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 388 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 |
| Named for : | Taunton |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city : | Taunton is capital of Bristol County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1637 (388 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 00:05:55 (14th May 2025) |
| Density : | 460 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.12% (2010-2020) |
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 |
Other Places in Taunton
1 Department of Youth Services - Southeast Regional Office
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2 Department of Early Education and Care - Southeast Office
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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
