Taylor, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Taylor is a town in Geneva
and Houston
Counties in the U.S. state
of Alabama
. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. At the 2000 census the population was 1,898.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²), of which, 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.11%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,898 people, 699 households, and 552 families residing in the town. The population density
was 267.4 people per square mile (103.2/km²). There were 751 housing units at an average density of 105.8 per square mile (40.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.05% White
, 3.79% Black
or African American
, 0.79% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.74% from other races
, and 1.37% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 699 households out of which 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples
living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,664, and the median income for a family was $44,181. Males had a median income of $32,401 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $16,327. About 8.7% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Home of = The Taylor-Made Festival
Services = Taylor Senior Center
Town of Taylor Water Department
Police Services = Taylor Police Department
Fire Services = Taylor Volunteer Fire Department
Trash Services = Houston County Sanitation
Electric Services = Alabama Power
Cable Services = Time Warner Cable
Phone Services = Centurytel
Geneva County, Alabama
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*86.3% White*9.5% Black*0.8% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.6% Two or more races*3.4% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
and Houston
Houston County, Alabama
Houston County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2010 the population was 101,547. Its county seat is Dothan.Houston County is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the US state of Alabama, situated approximately west of the Georgia state line and north of Florida. It is the seat of Houston County, with portions extending into nearby Dale County and Henry County...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Dothan metropolitan area
The Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in southeastern Alabama, anchored by the city of Dothan...
. At the 2000 census the population was 1,898.
Geography
Taylor is located at 31°10′6"N 85°28′5"W (31.168331, -85.468016).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²), of which, 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.11%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,898 people, 699 households, and 552 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 267.4 people per square mile (103.2/km²). There were 751 housing units at an average density of 105.8 per square mile (40.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.05% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.79% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.79% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.74% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.37% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 699 households out of which 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,664, and the median income for a family was $44,181. Males had a median income of $32,401 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $16,327. About 8.7% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Miscellaneous information
Current Mayor = Joel NapierHome of = The Taylor-Made Festival
Services = Taylor Senior Center
Town of Taylor Water Department
Police Services = Taylor Police Department
Fire Services = Taylor Volunteer Fire Department
Trash Services = Houston County Sanitation
Electric Services = Alabama Power
Cable Services = Time Warner Cable
Phone Services = Centurytel