Town · Massachusetts
Dighton, Massachusetts
Dighton, town, in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Dighton had 8,348 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,101 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,193 (±42). GEOID 2500516950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,348
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,101 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,193 ±42
Median household income
$136,646
±$19,200 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$501,900
±$46,899 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,405
±$192 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Dighton and what county is it in?
Dighton is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It covers 22.0 square miles of land, 368 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dighton is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Dighton is the same area as Census Tract 6151 of Bristol County: the tract's figures are Dighton's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dighton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,348 people lived in Dighton on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 8,101 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,193 (±42).
| Measure | Dighton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,193±42 | 582,270 | +463 |
| Households | 2,944±193 | 233,825 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.18 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,088±176 | 245,025 | no clear change |
Dighton's population since 2000
From 6,175 in 2000 to 8,348 in 2025: up 35.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dighton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dighton?
The median resident of Dighton is 42.7 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.3%.
| Measure | Dighton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±2.9 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0%±2.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±3.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 48.7%±2.5 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3%±2.4 pts | 10.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7%±3.4 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±2.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±2.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±3.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8%±3.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7%±1.8 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.9%±6.7 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.2%±4.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9%±2.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dighton earn?
Half of Dighton's 2,944 households earn less than $136,646 a year (±$19,200), against $85,625 in Bristol County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $108,119 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $28,527 after inflation. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dighton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,646±$19,200 | $85,625 | +$28,527 |
| Mean household income | $151,237±$13,119 | $111,532 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,432±$4,869 | $44,757 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.9%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±5.3 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6%±2.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±2.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dighton?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Dighton's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $501,900 by its owner (±$46,899). The median renter pays $1,405 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Dighton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $501,900±$46,899 | $451,200 | +$68,573 |
| Median gross rent | $1,405±$192 | $1,245 | +$215 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 4.4%±6.5 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,792±$307 | $2,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1%±4.4 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9%±4.4 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,088±176 | 245,025 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±13.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.4%±5.2 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1%±4.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.6%±5.9 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8%±3.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dighton building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Dighton in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dighton work and get to work?
78.4% of Dighton's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Dighton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.2%±4.6 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±3.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±6.3 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±5.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0%±4.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±3.8 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dighton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dighton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6151Bristol County | 8,193 | $136,646 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dighton) · Census block assignment files
How does Dighton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dighton is the 1,488th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 123rd-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Dighton ranks 120th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 123rd | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 76th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 346th | 461 |
| Median household income | 120th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 250th | 460 |
| Median home value | 243rd | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 258th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 312th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 336th | 459 |
| Median age | 301st | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th | 460 |
| Work from home | 356th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 199th | 459 |
Dighton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Dighton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dighton?
19 of the 57 figures for Dighton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dighton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.