Bristol County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 534,678 people, with a population density of about 961.65 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 556.00 square miles (1,440.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Taunton, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is New Bedford.
Geographically, Bristol County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Fall River 200 ft and its lowest point at Dartmouth 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.