Taunton, MA Demographics

A map of Taunton's Population by Race

Taunton, Massachusetts had a population of 59,408 in 2020. It was 72.9% White, 8.1% Black, 1.2% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Taunton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is the 21st most populous. 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's White Population

43,328 residents of Taunton identify as White, or 72.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Taunton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is ranked #199 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Taunton is less White than neighboring Raynham Center (82.1% White), Norton Center (81.3% White), Bridgewater Town (81.3% White), North Lakeville (87.7% White), and Middleborough Center (86.3% White).

Taunton's Black Population

4,807 residents of Taunton identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Taunton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Taunton is more Black than neighboring Raynham Center (5.4% Black), Norton Center (4.5% Black), Bridgewater Town (6.9% Black), North Lakeville (2% Black), and Middleborough Center (2.8% Black).

Taunton's Asian Population

730 residents of Taunton identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Taunton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is ranked #160 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Taunton is less Asian than neighboring Raynham Center (2.5% Asian), Norton Center (5.8% Asian), Bridgewater Town (1.9% Asian), North Lakeville (1.4% Asian), and Middleborough Center (1.5% Asian).

Taunton's Hispanic Population

4,717 residents of Taunton identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Taunton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Taunton is more Hispanic than neighboring Raynham Center (3.8% Hispanic), Norton Center (5.2% Hispanic), Bridgewater Town (4.4% Hispanic), North Lakeville (3% Hispanic), and Middleborough Center (3.3% Hispanic).

Taunton's Native American/Other Population

1,470 residents of Taunton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Taunton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is ranked #23 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Taunton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raynham Center (0.8% Native American/Other), Norton Center (0.6% Native American/Other), Bridgewater Town (1.1% Native American/Other), North Lakeville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Middleborough Center (1.1% Native American/Other).

Taunton's Multiracial Population

4,356 residents of Taunton identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Taunton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Taunton is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Taunton is more Multiracial than neighboring Raynham Center (5.4% Multiracial), Norton Center (2.6% Multiracial), Bridgewater Town (4.3% Multiracial), North Lakeville (5% Multiracial), and Middleborough Center (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.