Taylorsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Taylorsville, Indiana
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Location of Taylorsville in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | German |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 867 |
| • Density | 814.85/sq mi (314.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47280
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-75104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444607 |
Taylorsville is a small community in Bartholomew County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 919 people lived there. Taylorsville is also part of the larger Columbus, Indiana area.
History of Taylorsville
Taylorsville was first named Herod. It was officially marked out on a map, or platted, in 1849. This means its streets and property lines were planned. The post office in Taylorsville has been open since 1852, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Where is Taylorsville?
Taylorsville is located in German Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 17 minutes, 47 seconds North and 85 degrees, 56 minutes, 57 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Taylorsville covers about 1.0 square mile (2.76 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Taylorsville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 320 | — | |
| 1870 | 350 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,247 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,044 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 936 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 919 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 867 | −5.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 936 people living in Taylorsville. These people lived in 356 homes, and 280 of these were families. The community had about 895 people per square mile. There were 375 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Taylorsville were White (96.69%). A smaller number were African American (1.82%) or from other racial backgrounds. About 1.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Looking at the age groups in 2000:
- 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Taylorsville was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.9 males.
See also
In Spanish: Taylorsville (Indiana) para niños
