Taylor Landing, Texas facts for kids
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Taylor Landing, Texas
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Location of Taylor Landing, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 262.3/sq mi (101.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77705
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-71966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412037 |
Taylor Landing is a small city located in Jefferson County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 278 people lived there.
This city used to be part of Port Arthur's "extraterritorial jurisdiction." This means Port Arthur had some control over the area, even though it wasn't officially part of the city.
On September 10, 2005, the people of Taylor Landing voted to become their own city. Out of 124 votes, 80 people (about 64.5%) wanted to form a new city, and 44 people (about 35.5%) did not.
Taylor Landing is part of a larger area called the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area. Even though it was once linked to Port Arthur, people living in Taylor Landing have a Beaumont, Texas address.
Geography of Taylor Landing
Taylor Landing is located almost in the middle of Jefferson County. It is about 13 miles (21 km) west of Port Arthur.
Texas State Highway 73 runs along the southern edge of the city. This highway goes east to Port Arthur and west about 15 miles (24 km) to Winnie.
Population and People
Taylor Landing is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 228 | — | |
| 2020 | 278 | 21.9% | |
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In 2010, the city had 228 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 278 people.
Education for Kids
Students in Taylor Landing attend public schools provided by the Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District. This school district serves the children living in the city.
