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Taylor, Wisconsin
Village
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Location of Taylor in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Location of Taylor in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Jackson
Area
 • Total 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Land 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 476
 • Estimate 
(2019)
475
 • Density 651.58/sq mi (251.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-79150
GNIS feature ID 1575268
Website http://www.taylorwisconsin.us

Taylor is a small village located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It sits right along the Trempealeau River. In 2020, about 484 people lived here. Taylor is a quiet place with a friendly community feel.

Where is Taylor, Wisconsin?

Taylor is found at these coordinates: 44°19′19″N 91°7′17″W / 44.32194°N 91.12139°W / 44.32194; -91.12139. This means it's in the western part of Wisconsin. The village covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.

How Many People Live in Taylor?

The number of people living in Taylor has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 54
1920 313
1930 339 8.3%
1940 314 −7.4%
1950 350 11.5%
1960 334 −4.6%
1970 322 −3.6%
1980 411 27.6%
1990 419 1.9%
2000 513 22.4%
2010 476 −7.2%
2019 (est.) 475 −0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population Details from 2010

In 2010, there were 476 people living in Taylor. These people lived in 212 different homes. About 120 of these homes were families. The village had about 652 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Taylor were White (98.3%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.2%). Some people (3.4%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.

The average age in the village was 37.8 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. Around 14% were 65 years or older. The village had a nearly even split of males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).

Who is a Famous Person from Taylor?

  • Bert L. Van Gorden (1873-1941) was a businessman and a politician. He served as a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He lived in Taylor for a time.

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