Dighton, MA is a small town located in Bristol County with a population of 8,003 and a population density of 365 people per square mile. It is situated near the Taunton River, where locals can enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and swimming. There are several local businesses to explore including Dighton Pharmacy and General Store, Dighton Pizza & Subs, and the Dighton Public Library. There are also many organizations that support the community such as the Boy Scouts of America Troop 115 and the Dighton Veterans' Memorial Community Center. Local sporting events throughout the year include high school football games at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School or baseball games at Cressy Field.
The population in Dighton is 8,003. There are 363 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dighton is 42.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dighton is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dighton
- 56.9% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 35.9% are married with children
- 10.5% have children, but are single
Race in Dighton
- 94.3% are White
- 2.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander