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Taylorsville

North Carolina · 2,333 residents (2025 est.) · 2.397 sq mi
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Taylorsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,423. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $237,300. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,201
+22%since 2000
from 1,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+37%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,333 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Taylorsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,423
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,930
+81%since 2000
from $14,876 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
−2%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+106%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,444)
Black11.4%(205)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(111)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,744)
Black6.7%(147)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(259)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.3%(50)
Diversity Score44.2%(972)
Diversity Score
44
+9%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+120%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

Taylorsville, North Carolina has about 2,201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Taylorsville, North Carolina earns about $39,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylorsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Taylorsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $237,300, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Taylorsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

About 27.7% of people in Taylorsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylorsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylorsville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 635 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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