Bristol County, Massachusetts
county in Massachusetts, United States
Bristol County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population was 579,200.[1] The county seat is Taunton.[2]
Bristol County | |
|---|---|
 The Old Bristol County Courthouse in Taunton | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
 Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°45′N 71°05′W / 41.75°N 71.09°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| Founded | June 2, 1685 (from Plymouth Colony) |
| Named for | Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Seat | Taunton |
| Largest city | New Bedford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 691 sq mi (1,790 km2) |
| • Land | 553 sq mi (1,430 km2) |
| • Water | 138 sq mi (360 km2) 20% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 579,200 |
| • Density | 1,047.2/sq mi (404.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 4th, 8th, 9th |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Bristol County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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