Taylors, South Carolina facts for kids
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Taylors, South Carolina
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Location of Taylors, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Administrator: Cory Holtzclaw Esquire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.60 sq mi (27.46 km2) |
| • Land | 10.56 sq mi (27.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,222 |
| • Density | 2,198.84/sq mi (848.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29687
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-71395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1251128 |
Taylors is a community in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts it as a specific area for population numbers.
In 2020, about 23,222 people lived in Taylors. It is part of a larger area called the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley metropolitan area. This area includes several nearby cities and towns.
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History of Taylors
Taylors has an interesting past. A building called the Southern Bleachery and Print Works is located in Taylors Mill. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This list includes places important to the history of the United States.
Geography and Nature
Taylors is located at 34°54′48″N 82°18′39″W / 34.91333°N 82.31083°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map. The Enoree River flows through the community.
Years ago, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, a place called Chick Springs was popular. It was a small resort community in Upstate South Carolina. People would visit for relaxation and fun.
Taylors covers an area of about 10.9 square miles (28.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Taylors has grown a lot over the years. You can see how the population has changed in the chart below.
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| 1950 | 1,518 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,071 | −29.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,831 | 537.8% | |
| 1980 | 15,801 | 131.3% | |
| 1990 | 19,619 | 24.2% | |
| 2000 | 20,125 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 21,617 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 23,222 | 7.4% | |
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Who Lives in Taylors?
In 2020, there were 23,222 people living in Taylors. There were 8,460 households, which are groups of people living together. About 5,844 of these were families.
Taylors is a diverse community. Many different groups of people live there. This mix of cultures makes the community vibrant and interesting.
Economy and Businesses
Taylors has been home to different businesses. For a while, the global headquarters for Fatz was in Taylors. Fatz was a restaurant that served Southern food. However, all Fatz restaurants closed in 2023.
Another organization based in Taylors is the Foundations Baptist Fellowship International. This group connects many Independent Baptist individuals.
Education and Schools
Taylors has a public library. It is part of the Greenville County Library System. Libraries are great places to read, learn, and find information.
Taylors, South Carolina, is also home to Eastside High School (EHS). The school's sports teams are called "The Eagles." The EHS wrestling team has been very successful. Between 2000 and 2020, they won 15 state championships. Coach Jack Kosmicki led the team to six state championships in a row, twice! This was a huge achievement in South Carolina high school sports.
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In Spanish: Taylors para niños
