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Taylorsville

North Carolina · 2,320 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 $31,920. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 16% 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 $145,900. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,320
+29%since 2000
from 1,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Taylorsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,920
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,064
+62%since 2000
from $14,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
53.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(1,776)
Black10.3%(238)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(175)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other6%(138)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,179)
Diversity Score
51
+26%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

Taylorsville, North Carolina has about 2,320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taylorsville, North Carolina earns about $31,920 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 $145,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Taylorsville, North Carolina?

About 16.2% 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 25.1% 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 754 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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