Taylor, Arkansas facts for kids
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Taylor, Arkansas
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Location of Taylor in Columbia County, Arkansas.
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| 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
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 583.08/sq mi (225.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71861
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| 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.
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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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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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:
U.S. Highway 371
Arkansas Highway 160
See also
In Spanish: Taylor (Arkansas) para niños
