Taunton, MA Demographics

A map of Taunton's Population by Race

Taunton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 60,433, a slight increase from the 59,408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.3% White, 9.7% Multiracial, 9.0% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 1.9% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taunton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Taunton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Taunton, that probability was 44.9% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Taunton is ranked the 19th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Taunton was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Taunton's White Population

42,472 residents of Taunton, or 70.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taunton is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Taunton ranks 199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taunton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Taunton's population has decreased from 72.9% to 70.3%.

Taunton is more White than neighboring Raynham Center (67.4% White). Taunton is less White than neighboring Norton Center (75.3% White), Bridgewater Town (78.7% White), North Lakeville (93.2% White), and Middleborough Center (85.1% White).

Taunton's Black Population

4,679 residents of Taunton, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taunton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Taunton ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taunton's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Taunton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Taunton is more Black than neighboring Norton Center (7.4% Black), North Lakeville (0.3% Black), and Middleborough Center (0.7% Black). Taunton is less Black than neighboring Raynham Center (7.8% Black), and Bridgewater Town (7.8% Black).

Taunton's Asian Population

1,141 residents of Taunton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taunton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Taunton ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taunton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. Asian residents' share of Taunton's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.9%.

Taunton is more Asian than neighboring North Lakeville (1.2% Asian), and Middleborough Center (1.7% Asian). Taunton is less Asian than neighboring Raynham Center (4.2% Asian), Norton Center (4.6% Asian), and Bridgewater Town (3.1% Asian).

Taunton's Hispanic Population

5,421 residents of Taunton, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taunton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Taunton ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taunton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Taunton's population has increased from 7.9% to 9.0%.

Taunton is more Hispanic than neighboring Raynham Center (4.4% Hispanic), Norton Center (8.6% Hispanic), Bridgewater Town (5.3% Hispanic), North Lakeville (1.2% Hispanic), and Middleborough Center (8.1% Hispanic).

Taunton's Native American/Other Population

875 residents of Taunton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Taunton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Taunton ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taunton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Taunton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.4%.

Taunton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raynham Center (8.7% Native American/Other), Norton Center (2% Native American/Other), Bridgewater Town (1.5% Native American/Other), North Lakeville (2.6% Native American/Other), and Middleborough Center (3.3% Native American/Other).

Taunton's Multiracial Population

5,845 residents of Taunton, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taunton is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Taunton ranks 21st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taunton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Taunton's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.7%.

Taunton is more Multiracial than neighboring Raynham Center (7.4% Multiracial), Norton Center (2.1% Multiracial), Bridgewater Town (3.6% Multiracial), North Lakeville (1.4% Multiracial), and Middleborough Center (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.