Taunton city is located in Bristol County Massachusetts. Taunton city has a 2024 population of 60,941. Taunton city is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,467 in 2020.
The average household income in Taunton city is $90,540 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Taunton city is 40.2 years: 37.9 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taunton city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,748 | 76.97% |
| Two or more races | 6,315 | 10.62% |
| Black or African American | 4,466 | 7.51% |
| Other race | 1,474 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 1,275 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 158 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,835 | 2.46 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 10,146 | 3.23 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 8,495 | 1.23 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 3,817 | 3.06 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 1,377 | 2.78 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,523 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 3,293 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,726 | 15.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,967 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 14,275 | 33.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,105 | 7.34% |
| Some College | 8,413 | 19.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,223 | 28,227 | 8,023 |
| 2+ Races | 3,739 | 2,989 | 633 |
| Black | 2,521 | 2,260 | 545 |
| Hispanic | 2,480 | 2,017 | 458 |
| Other Race | 864 | 605 | 83 |
| Asian | 747 | 659 | 263 |
| Native American | 131 | 131 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,699 | $71,667 | $60,025 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,658 | $80,833 | $74,936 |
| High School Graduate | $42,979 | $52,986 | $33,399 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,060 | $49,792 | $35,263 |
| Overall | $51,376 | $57,690 | $44,893 |
| Some College | $49,321 | $55,783 | $42,855 |
$51,376
Average Earnings
$57,690
Average Male
$44,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.95% of Taunton city residents speak only English, while 22.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,255 | 4,640 | 10.73% |
| Black | 4,401 | 1,243 | 28.24% |
| Hispanic | 4,499 | 1,007 | 22.38% |
| Multiple | 6,255 | 531 | 8.49% |
| Other | 1,455 | 410 | 28.18% |
| Asian | 1,271 | 20 | 1.57% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.48%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taunton city is Black, with 28.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taunton city is Asian, with 1.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.1% |
| Some College | 12.33% |
| High School | 11.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.28% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,646 | $106,363 |
| Households | $72,782 | $90,540 |
| Married Families | $114,411 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,972 | $53,863 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,470
Number of Veterans
2,302
Male Veterans
168
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 729 |
| First Gulf War | 429 |
| Second Gulf War | 312 |
| Korea | 95 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 658 |
| 55 to 64 | 643 |
| 65 to 74 | 525 |
| 35 to 54 | 523 |
| 18 to 34 | 121 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,292 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 57 | 36.08% |
| Black | 51 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 46 | 4.41% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 0.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.33%
Born in Taunton city
85.21%
Native Born
14.79%
Foreign Born
4.67%
Non Citizen
10.12%
Naturalized
85.21% of Taunton city residents were born in the United States, with 72.33% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 63,586 | 529 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 63,057 | 529 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 62,528 | 529 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 61,999 | 529 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 61,470 | 529 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 60,941 | 529 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 60,412 | 529 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 59,883 | 200 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 59,683 | 216 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 59,467 | 1,950 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 57,517 | 67 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 57,450 | 403 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 57,047 | 62 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 56,985 | 116 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 56,869 | 185 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 56,684 | 553 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 56,131 | 120 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 56,011 | 121 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 55,890 | 30 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 55,860 | 0 | 0% |