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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Taylorsville

North Carolina · 1,799 residents · 2.397 sq mi
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Taylorsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,800. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,799
+15%since 1990
from 1,566 in 1990
1990 – 2025
751 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 653 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Taylorsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,646 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,876
+41%since 1990
from $10,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.9
+17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,293)
Black15.6%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.5%(619)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,444)
Black11.4%(205)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(111)
Asian1.1%(19)
Diversity Score40.5%(728)
40
+2%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

Taylorsville, North Carolina has about 1,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Taylorsville, North Carolina earns about $24,875 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

About 13.5% 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 21.3% 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 233 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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