Taylor County, Iowa

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Taylor County
County
Bedford, IA Taylor County Courthouse.jpg
Taylor County Courthouse
Map of Iowa highlighting Taylor County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°44′09″N94°41′33″W / 40.735833333333°N 94.6925°W / 40.735833333333; -94.6925
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
Founded1847
Named for Zachary Taylor
Seat Bedford
Largest cityBedford
Area
 • Total
535 sq mi (1,390 km2)
 • Land532 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,896
 • Estimate 
(2023)
5,924 Increase2.svg
 • Density11/sq mi (4.3/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website taylorcounty.iowa.gov

Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,896, [1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Bedford. [2] The county was formed in 1847 and named after General and President Zachary Taylor. [3]

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 535 square miles (1,390 km2), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (0.5%) is water. [4]

A portion of Taylor County at one time was part of Missouri.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850 204—
1860 3,5901,659.8%
1870 6,98994.7%
1880 15,635123.7%
1890 16,3844.8%
1900 18,78414.6%
1910 16,312−13.2%
1920 15,514−4.9%
1930 14,859−4.2%
1940 14,258−4.0%
1950 12,420−12.9%
1960 10,288−17.2%
1970 8,790−14.6%
1980 8,353−5.0%
1990 7,114−14.8%
2000 6,958−2.2%
2010 6,317−9.2%
2020 5,896−6.7%
2023 (est.)5,924 [5] 0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2010-2018 [10]
Population of Taylor County from US census data TaylorCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Taylor County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Taylor County from ACS 5-year estimates TaylorCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Taylor County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 5,896 in the county, with a population density of

Taylor County Racial Composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)5,30490%
Black or African American (NH)10.02%
Native American (NH)130.22%
Asian (NH)150.25%
Pacific Islander (NH)10.02%
Other/Mixed (NH)1632.76%
Hispanic or Latino 3996.76%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,317 in the county, with a population density of

Taylor County courthouse TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE.jpg
Taylor County courthouse

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 6,958 people, 2,824 households, and 1,911 families in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5.0 people/km2). There were 3,199 housing units at an average density of 6 units per square mile (2.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.71% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 3.81% [13] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 2,824 households 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 27.80% of households were one person and 16.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 23.90% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 22.40% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males.

The median household income was $31,297 and the median family income was $37,194. Males had a median income of $26,631 versus $19,162 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,082. About 8.50% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 15.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Taylor County. [1]

†county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1† Bedford City1,508
2 Lenox (partially in Adams County )City1,339 (1,339 total)
3 New Market City385
4 Clearfield (partially in Ringgold County )City272 (278 total)
5 Gravity City154
6 Blockton City125
7 Sharpsburg City72
8 Conway City17
9 Athelstan CDP6

Politics

United States presidential election results for Taylor County, Iowa [14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 2,38177.28%66621.62%341.10%
2020 2,46375.81%74622.96%401.23%
2016 2,11169.69%75825.02%1605.28%
2012 1,68356.19%1,26242.14%501.67%
2008 1,60753.11%1,34744.51%722.38%
2004 1,90859.81%1,25239.25%300.94%
2000 1,77057.17%1,24740.28%792.55%
1996 1,41943.32%1,45844.51%39912.18%
1992 1,20033.79%1,43040.27%92125.94%
1988 1,64749.43%1,67150.15%140.42%
1984 2,49662.06%1,49937.27%270.67%
1980 2,71564.44%1,22629.10%2726.46%
1976 2,05950.79%1,94748.03%481.18%
1972 3,04270.16%1,24728.76%471.08%
1968 2,76559.64%1,50132.38%3707.98%
1964 2,16243.75%2,78056.25%00.00%
1960 3,45261.85%2,12638.09%30.05%
1956 3,53359.10%2,43640.75%90.15%
1952 4,60871.74%1,78427.78%310.48%
1948 3,24456.93%2,40242.16%520.91%
1944 3,80461.35%2,37638.32%200.32%
1940 4,42059.56%2,97640.10%250.34%
1936 4,14554.94%3,33744.23%630.83%
1932 2,67045.07%3,15953.33%951.60%
1928 4,70068.68%2,07430.31%691.01%
1924 4,25460.95%1,13816.30%1,58822.75%
1920 4,99772.41%1,75725.46%1472.13%
1916 2,21954.70%1,77543.75%631.55%
1912 1,36435.40%1,37235.61%1,11728.99%
1908 2,46058.77%1,58537.86%1413.37%
1904 2,65065.90%1,06026.36%3117.73%
1900 2,79257.25%1,98440.68%1012.07%
1896 2,46851.55%2,29347.89%270.56%

Education

School districts include: [15]

Former school districts: [16]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Taylor County". www.iowacounties.org. Archived from the original on April 25, 2007.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  10. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  11. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Taylor County, Iowa".
  12. ↑ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  13. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  15. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Taylor County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved December 27, 2024. - Text list
  16. ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Taylor County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved December 27, 2024. - Text list - The map was published with the 2010 U.S. Census but it shows school district boundaries prior to July 1, 2008, as it shows the boundary of the New Market school district.
  17. 1 2 "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2018-06-19 at the Wayback Machine ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

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