2026 Compare Cities People:
Taunton, MA vs Riverside, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Riverside is 0% more densely populated than Taunton.
- People are 0.8% less likely to be married in Riverside.
- The Median Age is 7.9 years younger in Riverside.
 Taunton, MARiverside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock314,858329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.938.4
 space3
 Population - 201055,860  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock255,166285,036,114
 Population - 199049,832  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.7%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,875.093.4
 Land Area46.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Taunton, MARiverside, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Taunton, MARiverside, CAUnited States
 White74.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock54.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Taunton, MARiverside, CAUnited States
 Married Population44.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.6%50.2%
 Never Married37.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock3.382.60
 Households23,159  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock65,02080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,417  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 15 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 16 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 17 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

Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

   |    Reply

I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Riverside


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.