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Taylorsville

Mississippi · 1,148 residents · 3.857 sq mi
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Taylorsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,642. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,148
−14%since 2000
from 1,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Taylorsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,642
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,458
+41%since 2000
from $15,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance42.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services21.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+60%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(751)
Black29.4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino3%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(13)
Diversity Score59.4%(682)
Diversity Score
59
+59%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

Taylorsville, Mississippi has about 1,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Taylorsville, Mississippi earns about $36,642 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 $119,600, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Taylorsville, Mississippi?

About 13.9% 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 24.2% of people in Taylorsville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylorsville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylorsville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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