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Taylor Springs

Illinois · 690 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Taylor Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,729. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+18%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+27%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4255065886707511990201020202024Taylor Springs
2024633
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,729
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,911
+25%since 2000
from $14,279 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+51%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(672)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(23)
Diversity Score
3
+28%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−27%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor Springs, Illinois?

Taylor Springs, Illinois has about 690 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylor Springs, Illinois?

The typical household in Taylor Springs, Illinois earns about $35,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor Springs, Illinois expensive?

In Taylor Springs, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor Springs, Illinois?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor Springs, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor Springs, Illinois?

About 15.0% of people in Taylor Springs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor Springs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor Springs, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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