Taunton, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
57,327
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
13.9%
Median Home
$291,100
Median Income
$63,433
Median Rent
$1,024
Taunton SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
5
Taunton, MA Crime Report
512
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
893.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-61.94%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Taunton / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 512 | 893.0 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 237 | 413.3 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 24.4 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 195 | 340.1 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 275 | 479.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 54 | 94.2 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 188 | 327.9 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 57.6 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Taunton, MA Cost Of Living
119
Taunton's Overall Cost Of Living
Taunton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Taunton | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 119 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 126 | 116 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Taunton in Massachusetts
Map Of Taunton, MA
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Population over time in Taunton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 57,327 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 56,963 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 56,826 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 56,504 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 56,276 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 56,056 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 55,953 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 55,951 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 55,930 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 55,954 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Taunton
| Race | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.2% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Taunton
| Gender | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Taunton for adults over 25
| Education | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Taunton, Massachusetts
| Income | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
