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Taylor, Arkansas
Location of Taylor in Columbia County, Arkansas.
Location of Taylor in Columbia County, Arkansas.
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Columbia
Area
 • Total 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
 • Land 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 579
 • Density 583.08/sq mi (225.12/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71861
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-68660
GNIS feature ID 2405572

Taylor is a small city in Arkansas, located in Columbia County. In 2010, about 566 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 579 residents.

About Taylor's Location

Taylor is found in the southwestern part of Columbia County. The city covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Schools in Taylor

Students in Taylor attend public schools managed by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District. This district was formed in 2004 when the Emerson School District and the Taylor School District joined together.

The district includes:

  • Taylor Elementary School
  • Taylor High School

People Living in Taylor

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 275
1930 263 −4.4%
1940 335 27.4%
1950 547 63.3%
1960 734 34.2%
1970 671 −8.6%
1980 657 −2.1%
1990 621 −5.5%
2000 566 −8.9%
2010 566 0.0%
2020 579 2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 566 people living in Taylor. Most people lived in families, with many being married couples. About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them.

The average age of people in Taylor was 41 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18. Around 22% of residents were 65 years old or older.

Roads and Transportation

Taylor is connected by important roads that help people travel in and out of the city.

These include:

  • US 371.svg U.S. Highway 371
  • Arkansas 160.svg Arkansas Highway 160

See also

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