City · Massachusetts
Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, city, in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Taunton had 62,522 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 59,408 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 60,433 (±50). GEOID 2569170.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
62,522
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 59,408 · ACS 2020-2024: 60,433 ±50
Median household income
$79,283
±$6,517 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$422,800
±$9,476 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,324
±$86 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Taunton and what county is it in?
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It covers 46.7 square miles of land, 1,272 residents per square mile in 2020.
Taunton is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Taunton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 62,522 people lived in Taunton on July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 59,408 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 60,433 (±50).
| Measure | Taunton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 60,433 ±50 | 582,270 | +3,309 |
| Households | 24,063 ±587 | 233,825 | +1,704 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.06 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,188 ±632 | 245,025 | +1,266 |
Taunton's population since 2000
From 55,976 in 2000 to 62,522 in 2025: up 11.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Taunton 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 Taunton?
The median resident of Taunton is 38.9 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.7%. 13.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Taunton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±1.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±1.2 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0% ±1.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±1.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.3% ±3.2 pts | 75.3% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.7% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.3% ±2.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±1.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | +1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6% ±1.6 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.9% ±2.2 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±1.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.1 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 Taunton earn?
Half of Taunton's 24,063 households earn less than $79,283 a year (±$6,517), against $85,625 in Bristol County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $77,368 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Taunton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,283 ±$6,517 | $85,625 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,981 ±$3,541 | $111,532 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,819 ±$1,619 | $44,757 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±1.7 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4% ±4.4 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.1% ±2.6 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±1.1 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±1.8 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 Taunton?
Owners occupy 62.1% of Taunton's occupied homes and renters 37.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $422,800 by its owner (±$9,476). The median renter pays $1,324 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Taunton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $422,800 ±$9,476 | $451,200 | +$88,297 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 ±$86 | $1,245 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8% ±4.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,314 ±$65 | $2,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.1% ±2.5 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.9% ±2.5 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 25,188 ±632 | 245,025 | +1,266 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.8% ±2.6 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.8% ±2.7 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5% ±1.5 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 Taunton building?
Builders took permits for 329 new housing units in Taunton in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 5.3 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 Taunton work and get to work?
80.0% of Taunton's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Taunton | Bristol County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±1.8 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0% ±2.2 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±1.4 pts | 11.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±1.2 | 28.5 min | −1.8 min |
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 Taunton?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Taunton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,389 (Tract 6138) to $128,818 (Tract 6133).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6131Bristol County | 7,469 | $86,041 |
| Tract 6141.01Bristol County | 7,198 | $72,622 |
| Tract 6133Bristol County | 7,188 | $128,818 |
| Tract 6141.02Bristol County | 7,111 | $107,875 |
| Tract 6139.02Bristol County | 5,541 | $78,364 |
| Tract 6140Bristol County | 5,154 | $53,694 |
| Tract 6138Bristol County | 5,102 | $46,389 |
| Tract 6137Bristol County | 4,480 | $61,836 |
| Tract 6134Bristol County | 3,959 | $99,722 |
| Tract 6136Bristol County | 3,947 | $68,274 |
| Tract 6139.01Bristol County | 3,284 | $59,309 |
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 Taunton) · Census block assignment files
How does Taunton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Taunton is the 642nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Taunton ranks 380th 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 | 18th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 144th | 461 |
| Median household income | 380th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 417th | 460 |
| Median home value | 328th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 279th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 45th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 432nd | 459 |
| Median age | 408th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 388th | 460 |
| Work from home | 398th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 246th | 459 |
Taunton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Taunton 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 Taunton?
5 of the 57 figures for Taunton 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 Taunton 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' public schools in Taunton.