Taunton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
59,719
Population
1,279/sq mi density
$79,715
Median Income
$38,335 per capita
$388,200
Home Value
$521,740 Zillow
$1,269
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
454
Violent Crime/100K
842 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$79,715 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$388,200 home value, $1,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
59,719
Census 2023
Population Density
1,279
per square mile
Land Area
48.4
square miles (125.4 km²)
Median Age
39.0 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74.5%
Black
7.1%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 22.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.4%
Spanish
22.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.9%
22% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.6%
70% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 59,719 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,279 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 48.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.8% |
| Female | 52.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 78.4% |
| Spanish | 22.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 15.9% |
| Health Insurance | 97.4% |
| Uninsured | 2.6% |
| Broadband Access | 88.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |