Demographics & People — Taunton, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 59,719 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~62,100 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 23,871 |
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| Family Households | 15,683 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44,511 |
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| Black or African American | 4,225 |
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| Asian | 880 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,435 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 13,890 |
| Irish | 11,531 |
| Portuguese | 11,117 |
| Other groups | 8,918 |
| Italian | 5,489 |
| English | 4,789 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,582 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,251 |
| Subsaharan African | 3,212 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,907 |
Language
| English Only | 44,043 |
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| Spanish | 3,229 |
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| Population 5+ | 56,211 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,470 |
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| Population 18+ | 46,935 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Taunton, Massachusetts.
