Taunton is a city and county seat of Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles (16 km) to the south. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 59,408. Shaunna O'Connell is the mayor of Taunton.
Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony, Taunton is one of the oldest towns in the United States. Taunton is also known as the "Silver City", as it was a historic center of the silver industry beginning in the 19th century when companies such as Reed & Barton, F. B. Rogers, Poole Silver, and others produced fine-quality silver goods in the city.
Since December 1914, the city of Taunton has provided a...
| Ethnicity | Taunton | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Taunton | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 7.1% |
| Education | Taunton | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 33% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 20% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |