City of Taunton, Massachusetts
City of Taunton: The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Taunton River in southeastern Massachusetts. Taunton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Taunton Museum of Art and the Taunton Historical Society.
About
City of Taunton is a city located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,874 and a population density of 446 people per km². After 4 years in 2014 city had an estimated population of 55,874 inhabitants.
The city was created 387 years ago in 1636.
Quick Facts about City of Taunton
| Population : | 55,874 (2014) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Postal code : | 02783, 02718, 02780 |
| Area : | 125.39 km2 |
| Official name : | Taunton |
| Named for : | Taunton |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city : | City of Taunton is capital of Bristol County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1637 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 13:55:01 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 446 Pop. per km² as of 2014 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2014) |
Geography
City of Taunton is located at 41°54'13"N 71°5'39"W (41.9035900, -71.0942900).
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Official website of City of Taunton
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Demographics
The population of City of Taunton increased by 0% in 4 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 55,874 | - | |
| 2014 | 55,874 | 0% |
People born in City of Taunton (72)
People born in City of Taunton, including writer Bruce DeSilva, politician James L. Hodges, high jumper Mildred Wiley, .
List
- Leon Kamin (American psychologist) he was born in 29/12/1927
- Seth Padelford (American politician (1807-1878)) he was born in 03/10/1807
- Henry Williams (19th-century American politician (1805-1887)) he was born in 30/11/1805
- William Z. Foster (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1881
- Francis Baylies (American politician (1783-1852)) he was born in 16/10/1783
- Lemuel Williams (American politician (1747-1828)) he was born in 18/06/1747
- Samuel L. Crocker (American politician (1804-1883)) he was born in 31/03/1804
- Joseph L. Tillinghast (American politician (1790-1844)) he was born in 18/05/1790
- Isaac Babbitt (American goldsmith) he was born in 26/07/1799
- Scott Thompson (American businessman, born in 1957) he was born in 13/11/1957
- Alexis Caswell (American scientist) he was born in 29/01/1799
- Adam Bagni (American sportscaster) he was born in 16/11/1984
- Alan Gifford (British actor (1911-1989)) he was born in 11/03/1911
- Barry McCaffrey (United States Army general) he was born in 17/11/1942
- Charles F. Avila (Electrical engineer/Vice President/member:Executive Committee of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company) he was born in 17/09/1906
- Charles Payne (American writer) he was born in 24/10/1830
- Chester I. Reed (Massachusetts politician) he was born in 23/11/1823
- Elmer J. Rogers, Jr. (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 12/10/1903
Schools in City of Taunton
College & universities near City of Taunton, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168032 | Rob Roy Academy-Taunton | Taunton (MA) | 02780-5339 |
| 168281 | Wheaton College | Norton (MA) | 02766-2322 |
| 167871 | Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton (MA) | 02375 |
| 165024 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater (MA) | 02325 |
| 167996 | Stonehill College | Easton (MA) | 02357-6110 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near City of Taunton, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
City of Taunton distances to largest Massachusetts cities
