Taunton city, Massachusetts
Taunton city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Taunton city is a geographic entity located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 62,522. The land area covers 46.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 62,522 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,063 | ±587 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 25,188 | ±632 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,063 | ±587 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 | ±334 |
| Median Home Value | $422,800 | ±$9,476 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,324 | ±$86 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,283 | ±$6,517 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,819 | ±$1,619 |
| Poverty Rate | 13% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,770 | ±1,026 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 31,114 | ±965 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 61,936 (2024)
ID: 128102
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
141 OAK ST, TAUNTON MA 02780-4431
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GUS Population: 588,593 (2024)
ID: 128097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BRISTOL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
9 COURT ST, TAUNTON MA 02780-3223
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Taunton | 05-07 | Taunton, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Taunton | 09-12 | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | KG-04 | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | PK | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | PK-04 | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | KG-04 | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | PK-04 | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | 05-07 | Taunton, MA | |
| Regular School Taunton | PK-04 | Taunton, MA | |
| Alternative School Taunton | 11-12 | Taunton, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 88 WASHINGTON STREET, TAUNTON, MA, 02780 |
(508) 828-7000
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Rob Roy Academy-Taunton
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College Vocational | 0.2 mi away | 1 School St, Taunton, MA, 02780-3212 |
5088221405
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TAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 12 PLEASANT STREET, TAUNTON, MA, 02780 |
(508) 821-1410
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TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 60 HODGES AVENUE, BOX 151, TAUNTON, MA, 02780 |
(508) 977-3000
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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
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College | 6.3 mi away | 26 E Main St, Norton, MA, 02766-2322 |
5082868200
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RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 760 SOUTH MAIN ST., RAYNHAM, MA, 02767 |
(508) 823-1344
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Southeastern Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 7.4 mi away | 250 Foundry St, South Easton, MA, 02375 |
5082301297
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BERKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 2 NORTH MAIN STREET, BERKLEY, MA, 02779 |
(508) 822-3329
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Bridgewater State University
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College | 8.5 mi away | 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, 02325 |
5085311000
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DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 979 SOMERSET AVE., DIGHTON, MA, 02715 |
(508) 669-6421
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TAUNTON, MA US, located 1.5 miles from Taunton city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.0° | 19.7° | 28.8° | 3.72" | 8.3" |
| February | 40.0° | 21.4° | 30.7° | 3.43" | 7.0" |
| March | 47.5° | 28.5° | 38.0° | 5.05" | 4.9" |
| April | 58.7° | 37.5° | 48.1° | 4.75" | 1.6" |
| May | 69.5° | 47.8° | 58.7° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.8° | 56.8° | 67.3° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 62.8° | 73.2° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 62.0° | 72.2° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.0° | 54.3° | 64.7° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.0° | 53.0° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.6° | 34.1° | 43.4° | 4.15" | 0.2" |
| December | 43.3° | 25.7° | 34.5° | 4.94" | 3.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Raynham Center CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Norton Center CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Bridgewater Town city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| North Lakeville CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Middleborough Center CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500569170. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.