2025 Compare Cities People:
Brockton, MA vs Taunton, MA

Change Cities
Highlights
- 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
 Population  Unlock59,076329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 space3
 Population - 201093,812  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock55,976285,036,114
 Population - 199092,788  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.2%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,264.893.4
 Land Area21.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.7264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 White29.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.7%12.2%
 Asian1.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Brockton, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Married Population41.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.2%50.2%
 Never Married43.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households35,092  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,74280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,160  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Brockton    4 Reviews

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 8 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Brockton

Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 14 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

   |    Reply

Over 15 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

   |    Reply

Over 16 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Taunton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.