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Brockton, MA vs Taunton, MA

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- Taunton is 0% more densely populated than Brockton.
- People are 7.0% more likely to be married in Taunton.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years older in Taunton.
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Population104,21659,076329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%52.1%50.5%
 Male Population48.0%47.9%49.5%
 Median Age35.739.838.4
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 Population - 201093,81255,860309,327,143
 Population - 200094,30455,976285,036,114
 Population - 199092,78849,832251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now1.6%3.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.2%15.7%30.8%
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 Population Density4,885.21,264.893.4
 Land Area21.346.73,531,905.4
 Water Area0.21.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%5.6%5.9%
 Age 5 to 96.5%4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%8.1%6.6%
 Age 15 to 175.1%3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%2.8%4.0%
 Age 21 to 245.6%4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%13.6%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4412.5%13.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%13.4%12.6%
 Age 55 to 596.5%7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%8.2%6.3%
 Age 65 to 748.3%8.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%4.1%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.7%2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 White29.3%74.8%59.4%
 Black39.8%6.7%12.2%
 Asian1.9%1.8%5.6%
 Native American0.2%0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%0.0%0.2%
 Other7.7%2.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.9%6.5%3.2%
 Hispanic12.1%7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Married Population41.9%44.8%49.8%
     Currently Married38.2%42.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.7%2.2%1.8%
 Single Population58.1%55.2%50.2%
 Never Married43.0%37.1%33.8%
 Divorced10.5%12.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%6.0%5.6%
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 Household Size2.922.522.60
 Households35,09223,159124,010,992
 Family Households24,93214,74280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.3%26.5%30.5%
     Married couple, no children27.3%37.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,1608,41743,255,233
     Single householder, w/children28.3%22.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%13.4%10.8%
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Reviews for Brockton    4 Reviews
David · Cambridge, MA
If You’re Heading To Brockton, Make a U-Turn
Over 2 years ago

I joined this site specifically so I could write this review. I can tell you with with absolute certainty and every ounce of conviction in my soul that:The best place to  More

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Robert · Brockton, MA
Drugs, gang violence, crooked system
Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Brockton, the closer towards the police station and shelter the closer you are to drug addicts and gang violence. I’ve woken up many sleepless  More

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Nahomie Vilnaigre · Brockton, MA
Real Estate
Over 7 years ago

Recently the city of Champions has become the city of opportunities. Brockton real estate market is experiencing one of the highest property valuation increases in the  More

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Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews
Valerie · East Taunton, MA
Two state parks
Over 13 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Jack · Taunton, MA
A future city hall
Over 14 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Jack · Taunton, MA
Trains, buses, and planes
Over 15 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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