Taunton, MA

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2024 Population

60,433

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.9

0.256% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13%

5.66% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$79,283

0.542% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$422,800

8.91% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

31,114

1.4% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Taunton, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.4% of the residents in Taunton, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Taunton, MA are Rob Roy Academy-Taunton (13 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Taunton, MA was $422,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Taunton, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Taunton, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Taunton, MA is home to a population of 60.4k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.5% of Taunton, MA residents were born outside of the country (8.74k people).

In 2024, there were 9.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.5k people) in Taunton, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.21k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2024 Citizenship

94.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.4% of Taunton, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Taunton, MA was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Taunton, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Taunton, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.5k ± 1.91k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 788
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
4.21k ± 1.29k

8.97%

Hispanic Population

5.42k people

8.97% of the people in Taunton, MA are hispanic (5.42k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Taunton, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

Brazil
108,593 ± 8,028 people
Dominican Republic
106,391 ± 7,947 people
China
103,416 ± 7,837 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

Foreign-Born Population

14.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.74k people

15%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.93k people

As of 2024, 14.5% of Taunton, MA residents (8.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Taunton, MA was 15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Taunton, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
774 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
381 ± 152
Gulf War (1990s)
338 ± 117

Taunton, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Taunton, MA.

Health

96.3% of the population of Taunton, MA has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.71%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.43%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Taunton, MA grew by 43.9% from 2.58% to 3.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Taunton, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Taunton, MA employs 31.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Taunton, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,543 people), Retail Trade (4,442 people), and Construction (2,921 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($103,029), Utilities ($98,340), and Public Administration ($81,667).

Employment

Occupations

31.1k

2024 Value

± 1,542

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 6.96%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Taunton, MA grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 30.7k employees to 31.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Taunton, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,337 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,860 people), and Management Occupations (2,851 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Taunton, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

31.1k

2024 Value

± 1,542

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 6.96%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Taunton, MA grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 30.7k employees to 31.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Taunton, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,543 people), Retail Trade (4,442 people), and Construction (2,921 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Taunton, MA, though some of these residents may live in Taunton, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,644

Median earning men ± $3,786

$43,337

Median earning women ± $3,038

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($102,903), Public Administration ($88,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,700).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($63,894), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,311), and Information ($60,970).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Taunton, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Taunton, MA awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Taunton, MA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 23 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Taunton, MA are White (9 and 69.2%), Black or African American (2 and 15.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 15.4%).

The largest universities in Taunton, MA by number of degrees awarded are Rob Roy Academy-Taunton (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Taunton, MA are General Cosmetology (13 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 23 students enrolled in Taunton, MA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Taunton, MA was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Taunton, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rob Roy Academy-Taunton

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rob Roy Academy-Taunton with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Taunton, MA, which is 0 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9 degrees mean that there were 4.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Taunton, MA was $422,800 in 2024, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $388,200 to $422,800, a 8.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Taunton, MA is 62.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Taunton, MA have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Taunton, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$422,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,476

$14,945

Median Property Taxes

±$934

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Taunton, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Taunton, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2024

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.1% of the housing units in Taunton, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Taunton, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,283

Median Household Income

± $6,517

24.1k

Number of Households

± 1,354

In 2024, the median household income of the 24.1k households in Taunton, MA declined from $79,283 from the previous year's value of $79,715.

The following chart displays the households in Taunton, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Taunton, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.477

2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.478

2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (8.31%)
Worked At Home (8.03%)

In 2024, 80% of workers in Taunton, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.31%) and those who worked at home (8.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Taunton, MA have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Taunton, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Taunton, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Taunton, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Taunton, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Taunton, MA (7.77k out of 60k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Taunton, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.