Taylor Creek, Florida facts for kids
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Taylor Creek, Florida
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Location in Okeechobee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Okeechobee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.44 sq mi (8.91 km2) |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,470 |
| • Density | 1,466.54/sq mi (566.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34974
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-71300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867217 |
Taylor Creek is a special community in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 4,470 people lived there.
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Geography of Taylor Creek
Taylor Creek is located on the north side of a very large lake called Lake Okeechobee. This lake is a major feature of the area.
You can reach Taylor Creek using important roads like US Routes 98 and 441. State Roads 700 and 15 also pass through the area.
The total area of Taylor Creek is about 3.44 square miles (8.91 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.05 square miles (7.89 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.39 square miles (1.01 square kilometers).
History of Taylor Creek
Early Meetings and Conflicts
In 1855, an important meeting happened in Taylor Creek. Leaders of the Seminole people gathered here. They talked about how to respond to the growing pressure from the United States government. This meeting led to the start of the Third Seminole War.
First Settlers Arrive
The first European-American settlers came to Taylor Creek in October 1896. Peter and Louisiana Raulerson moved to the area from Fort Basinger, Florida. They were among the first non-Native American families to live there.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Taylor Creek has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,289 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,348 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,470 | 2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,289 people living in Taylor Creek. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,470 people.
Who Lives in Taylor Creek?
In 2000, there were 2,022 households in Taylor Creek. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 14.7% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together.
The people in Taylor Creek come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 5.15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Taylor Creek has a mix of age groups. In 2000, about 14.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 33.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age was 55 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Taylor Creek (Florida) para niños
