Attleboro, Massachusetts

Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It was once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers. According to the 2020 census, Attleboro had a population of 46,461.

Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro's city hall
Nicknames: 
The Jewelry City, A-Town
Motto: 
Go Big Blue
Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
Attleboro
Location in Massachusetts
Attleboro
Attleboro (the United States)
Attleboro
Attleboro (North America)
Coordinates: 41.931653°N 71.294503°W / 41.931653; -71.294503
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Settled1634
Incorporated1694 (town)
Reincorporated1914, (city)
Named forAttleborough, England
Government
  TypeMayor-council city
  MayorCathleen DeSimone
Area
  Total27.77 sq mi (71.93 km2)
  Land26.78 sq mi (69.36 km2)
  Water0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total46,461
  Density1,734.98/sq mi (669.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5:00 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4:00 (EDT)
ZIP code
02703
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-02690
GNIS feature ID0612033
Websitewww.cityofattleboro.us
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