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Taylor, New York
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Location within Cortland County and New York
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 Taylor, New York
Location in the United States
Taylor, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Created | 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.12 sq mi (78.01 km2) |
| • Land | 30.00 sq mi (77.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 523 |
| • Estimate
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495 |
| • Density | 16.50/sq mi (6.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13040
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-023-73220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979541 |
Taylor is a small town located in Cortland County, New York, United States. It is in the eastern part of the county, just east of the city of Cortland. In 2010, the town had a population of 523 people. Taylor was named after Zachary Taylor, who later became the 12th president of the United States.
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The Story of Taylor
Taylor is part of an area once known as the Central New York Military Tract. The very first settlers arrived here around the year 1793.
How Taylor Became a Town
The town of Taylor was officially created in 1849. It was formed from a part of another town called Solon. By 1865, Taylor's population had grown to 1,167 people.
Historic Places in Taylor
Two important historical sites in Taylor are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Town Line Bridge and the Union Valley Congregational Church. These places help tell the story of the town's past.
Taylor's Geography
Taylor covers a total area of about 78 square kilometers (30.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 77.7 square kilometers (30.0 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.12 square miles), is water.
Where Taylor is Located
The eastern edge of Taylor borders Chenango County. This means it's right on the line between two different counties.
Roads in Taylor
New York State Route 26 is an important road that runs through the southeastern part of the town.
People of Taylor
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,201 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,265 | 5.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,016 | −19.7% | |
| 1880 | 993 | −2.3% | |
| 1890 | 815 | −17.9% | |
| 1900 | 762 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 711 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 647 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 504 | −22.1% | |
| 1940 | 531 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 496 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 474 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 493 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 481 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 542 | 12.7% | |
| 2000 | 500 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 523 | 4.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 495 | −5.4% | |
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In the year 2000, a census showed that 500 people lived in Taylor. There were 177 households, and 138 of these were families. The town had about 16.6 people per square mile (6.4 per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Taylor?
Most people in Taylor (98.20%) were White. A small number were African American (0.20%), Native American (0.20%), or Asian (0.20%). About 1.20% of the population identified with two or more races. Around 2.00% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 36.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.0%) were married couples living together. About 7.9% had a female head of the house with no husband present. Around 21.5% were not families.
Some households (16.4%) had only one person living in them. About 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.82 people in each household and 3.12 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Taylor was spread out by age. About 27.8% were under 18 years old. Around 6.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.0%, was between 25 and 44. About 25.4% were between 45 and 64, and 9.4% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Income in Taylor
In 2000, the average income for a household in Taylor was $37,031. For families, the average income was $39,500. Men earned about $29,444 on average, while women earned about $22,727. The average income per person in the town was $16,677. About 8.2% of families and 11.4% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 12.7% of those under 18 and 9.3% of those 65 or older.
Places in Taylor
- Potter Hill – This is a community in the northeastern part of the town. It used to have a school, a cemetery, and several houses. Now, it is part of the Cuyler Hill State Forest.
- Solon Pond – A small lake located near the center of the town.
- Taylor – This is a small village, also known as a hamlet, in the southeastern corner of the town. It is located right on NY Route 26. In the past, it was called "East Solon," "Taylorville," and "Bangall."
- Taylor Center – Another hamlet located next to Solon Pond, near the town's center. It used to be called "Solon Pond" because of the nearby lake. The Taylor Center Methodist Episcopal Church and Taylor District No. 3 School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
- Taylor Valley – This hamlet is located northwest of the Taylor hamlet and southwest of Taylor Center. It gets its name from a valley in the western part of the town.
- Union Valley (formerly "Dorantown") – A hamlet found in the northeastern part of the town.
Famous People from Taylor
- Gary Wood (1942–1994) – He was a professional NFL quarterback. He played for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints.
See also
In Spanish: Taylor (Nueva York) para niños
