Dighton is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has an estimated population of 8,101 at the 2020 census. The town is located along the western shore of the Taunton River in the southeastern portion of the state. It is a suburban community with a small downtown area. It is home to several major employers. The town is part of the Dighton metropolitan area.
The Dighton city center is located near the beginning of the tidewater, making it a desirable location for fishing and sailing. The town was once a port of call and became a shipping center for the region. Other industries in the area included cotton mills, manufacturers, and farms. In recent years, the town has evolved into a suburban neighborhood with some small farms. Dighton has an area of 22.9 square miles (59 km2) and is a popular place to live and work.
The population of Dighton is 961 people. The median household income is $54,489, making it a middle-class place to live. The area has a low poverty rate, making it a great place to raise a family. It is located in Lane County, KS and is part of area code 620 and 785. The current unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the national average of 4.8%.
The area's poverty rate is 4.0%, which is lower than the state average of 9.09%. In Dighton, more than 5% of the residents work in knowledge-based professions. Many of these people are self-employed, so it's possible that they work from home part-time. Despite the high poverty rate, the area has a lower income than some other neighboring towns.