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 $96,308 with a poverty rate of 13.73%. The median age in Taunton city is 39 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taunton city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,511 | 74.53% |
| Two or more races | 8,192 | 13.72% |
| Black or African American | 4,225 | 7.07% |
| Other race | 1,739 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 880 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 172 | 0.29% |
| 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 | 23,871 | 2.47 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 10,063 | 3.18 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 8,188 | 1.19 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Female | 4,150 | 3.13 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 1,470 | 2.91 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
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Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,464 | 8.25% |
| Associates Degree | 3,454 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,161 | 17.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,085 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 13,877 | 33.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,904 | 6.91% |
| Some College | 8,061 | 19.19% |
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 | 32,699 | 28,025 | 8,540 |
| 2+ Races | 4,428 | 3,576 | 810 |
| Hispanic | 2,563 | 2,132 | 463 |
| Black | 2,503 | 2,082 | 438 |
| Other Race | 824 | 690 | 40 |
| Asian | 603 | 497 | 327 |
| Native American | 120 | 120 | 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 54.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,845 | $72,205 | $68,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,878 | $95,345 | $75,192 |
| High School Graduate | $45,478 | $56,855 | $35,327 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,332 | $50,366 | $36,422 |
| Overall | $54,107 | $61,773 | $46,022 |
| Some College | $49,131 | $57,677 | $41,563 |
$54,107
Average Earnings
$61,773
Average Male
$46,022
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.35% of Taunton city residents speak only English, while 21.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,647 | 4,341 | 10.18% |
| Hispanic | 5,280 | 1,474 | 27.92% |
| Multiple | 8,066 | 1,366 | 16.94% |
| Black | 4,215 | 1,305 | 30.96% |
| Other | 1,703 | 766 | 44.98% |
| Asian | 875 | 9 | 1.03% |
13.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.25%
Male Poverty Rate
13.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taunton city is Other, with 44.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taunton city is Asian, with 1.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22% |
| Some College | 11.81% |
| High School | 11.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.52% |
| Female Employed | 6.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,441 | $109,824 |
| Households | $79,715 | $96,308 |
| Married Families | $119,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,940 | $59,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,679
Number of Veterans
2,466
Male Veterans
213
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 753 |
| First Gulf War | 497 |
| Second Gulf War | 370 |
| Korea | 93 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 735 |
| 75+ | 670 |
| 35 to 54 | 582 |
| 65 to 74 | 559 |
| 18 to 34 | 133 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,472 | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 4.24% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 52 | 30.23% |
| Black | 45 | 1.49% |
| Other Race | 32 | 3.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
73.44%
Born in Taunton city
85.91%
Native Born
14.09%
Foreign Born
5.45%
Non Citizen
8.64%
Naturalized
85.91% of Taunton city residents were born in the United States, with 73.44% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.45% 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% |