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Taylorsville

Mississippi · 1,103 residents (2025 est.) · 3.857 sq mi
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Taylorsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,885. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,500. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,650
+23%since 2000
from 1,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,103 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Taylorsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,885
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,077
+98%since 2000
from $15,202 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+32%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance47.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services21.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+86%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,091)
Black17.7%(238)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(502)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(911)
Black39.2%(646)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(75)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,113)
Diversity Score
67
+80%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

Taylorsville, Mississippi has about 1,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Taylorsville, Mississippi earns about $37,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylorsville, Mississippi expensive?

In Taylorsville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $143,500, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Taylorsville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

About 23.8% of people in Taylorsville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylorsville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylorsville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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