Taylor, North Dakota facts for kids
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Taylor, North Dakota
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Taylor (1951)
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Location of Taylor, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stark |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 230 |
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222 |
| • Density | 459.08/sq mi (177.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58656
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-78180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036293 |
Taylor is a small city located in Stark County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 230 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dickinson area.
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History of Taylor
Taylor was started in 1882. It was built along the transcontinental railroad line of the Northern Pacific Railway. This railroad connected the east and west coasts of the United States.
The city was named after David R. Taylor. He was a railroad official who worked in Mandan. Later, he also started a drugstore there.
Where is Taylor?
The United States Census Bureau says that Taylor covers a total area of about 1.31 square kilometers (0.51 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.30 square kilometers (0.50 square miles), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Taylor's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 285 | — | |
| 1930 | 263 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 251 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 258 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 215 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 162 | −24.7% | |
| 1980 | 239 | 47.5% | |
| 1990 | 163 | −31.8% | |
| 2000 | 150 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 148 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 230 | 55.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 222 | 50.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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People in Taylor in 2010
In 2010, there were 148 people living in Taylor. These people lived in 75 different homes. About 44 of these homes were families.
The city had 96 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Taylor were White. A small number of residents were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 18.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 49.3%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent.
The average age of people in Taylor was about 50 years old. About 17.6% of residents were under 18. About 26.4% of people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Schools in Taylor
Taylor is part of the Richardton-Taylor School District. This district helps provide education for students in the area.
Taylor's Climate
Taylor has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year.
Summers in Taylor are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Taylor (Dakota del Norte) para niños
