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Taylorsville

Kentucky · 763 residents · 0.938 sq mi
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Taylorsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,781. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 246 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,900. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
−24%since 2000
from 1,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−12%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5869011K2K2K1990201020202024Taylorsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,781
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,271 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,700
+10%since 2000
from $12,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+16%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(896)
Black7.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(667)
Black6.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(27)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score28.2%(215)
Diversity Score
28
+27%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
14.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylorsville, Kentucky?

Taylorsville, Kentucky has about 763 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylorsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Taylorsville, Kentucky earns about $25,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylorsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Taylorsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Taylorsville, Kentucky?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Taylorsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylorsville, Kentucky?

About 31.3% of people in Taylorsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylorsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylorsville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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