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Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. The city is located 40 miles south of Boston, 18 miles east of Providence, 18 miles north of Fall River and 25 miles west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way south to Mount Hope Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,976. The current mayor is Charles Crowley. Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony, Taunton is one of the oldest towns in the United States. The city takes its name from Taunton, Somerset, England, the birthplace of its founder, Elizabeth Poole. The name Taunton means "town (or city) on the River Tone" or "Tone Town". Taun...
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General Information
| Bristol |
County | 49,443 |
Population (as of 2000) |
| Massachusetts |
State | 48,536 |
Population (current) |
| 32.7 |
Square Miles of Land | 2.0 |
Average Persons Per Household (as of 2000) |
| 0.7 |
Square Miles of Water | $144,700 |
Average House Value (as of 2000) |
|
| $41,753 |
Average House Income (as of 2000) |
Business Information
| 1,175 |
Number of Businesses (as of 2003) | $175,231,000 |
Total First Quarter Payroll (as of 2003) |
| 20,256 |
Number of Employees (as of 2003) | $737,917,000 |
Total Annual Payroll (as of 2003) |
Gender (as of 2000)
Ethnicity (as of 2000)
Median Ages (as of 2000)
