Town · Mississippi
Taylorsville, Mississippi
Taylorsville, town, in Smith County, Mississippi. Taylorsville had 1,103 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,148 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,650 (±429). GEOID 2872400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,103
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,148 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,650 ±429
Median household income
$37,885
±$12,485 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$143,500
±$19,425 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$655
±$187 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Taylorsville and what county is it in?
Taylorsville is a town in Smith County, Mississippi. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 298 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Taylorsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,103 people lived in Taylorsville on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,148 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,650 (±429).
| Measure | Taylorsville | Smith County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,650 ±429 | 14,132 | no clear change |
| Households | 650 ±161 | 5,592 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.47 | 2.50 | −0.64 |
| Housing units | 729 ±172 | 6,714 | no clear change |
Taylorsville's population since 2000
From 1,341 in 2000 to 1,103 in 2025: down 17.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Taylorsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Taylorsville?
The median resident of Taylorsville is 40.3 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.2%.
| Measure | Taylorsville | Smith County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±15.7 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±7.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±7.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 37.8% ±8.4 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±3.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.2% ±13.2 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.2% ±14.5 pts | 23.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9% ±5.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9% ±8.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±6.2 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.5% ±9.6 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8% ±6.6 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±5.5 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Taylorsville earn?
Half of Taylorsville's 650 households earn less than $37,885 a year (±$12,485), against $60,916 in Smith County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $46,523 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Taylorsville | Smith County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,885 ±$12,485 | $60,916 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,633 ±$26,309 | $72,047 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,077 ±$8,924 | $29,605 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.8% ±12.4 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.2% ±31.3 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8% ±12.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±5.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 52.8% ±14.1 pts | 64.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Taylorsville?
Owners occupy 68.3% of Taylorsville's occupied homes and renters 31.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,500 by its owner (±$19,425). The median renter pays $655 a month including utilities, and 60.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Taylorsville | Smith County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $143,500 ±$19,425 | $112,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $655 ±$187 | $664 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.4% ±28.1 pts | 44.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,144 ±$139 | $1,121 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.3% ±12.7 pts | 87.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.7% ±12.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Housing units | 729 ±172 | 6,714 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0% ±11.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±4.2 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±3.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3% ±4.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±5.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Taylorsville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Taylorsville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Taylorsville work and get to work?
61.5% of Taylorsville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes.
| Measure | Taylorsville | Smith County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.8% ±8.8 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.5% ±14.5 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 24.0% ±14.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6% ±11.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±5.9 | 30.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Taylorsville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Taylorsville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503.01Smith County | 2,582 | $60,137 |
| Tract 9503.02Smith County | 1,562 | $92,344 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Taylorsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Taylorsville compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Taylorsville is the 9,883rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 144th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Taylorsville ranks 136th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 144th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 163rd | 187 |
| Median household income | 136th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 59th | 183 |
| Median home value | 83rd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 135th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 138th | 171 |
| Median age | 60th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 68th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 151st | 185 |
Taylorsville's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Taylorsville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Taylorsville?
22 of the 57 figures for Taylorsville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Taylorsville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Taylorsville.