Taunton, Minnesota
Taunton: city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States
About
Taunton is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 139 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 130 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Taunton
| Population | 130 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Lyon County |
| Postal code | 56291 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 2.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5936,-96.0659 |
| Altitude | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:46:23 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Taunton is located at 44°35'37"N 96°3'57"W (44.5935700, -96.0658700).
Taunton map
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind around 25 mph...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Taunton decreased by 6.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 139 | - | census |
| 2011 | 139 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 138 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 137 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 135 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 135 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 136 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 136 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 134 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 133 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 130 | -2.31% | estimation process |
People born in Taunton (1)
American chemist William Standish Knowles was born in Taunton
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Taunton, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175078 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall (MN) | 56258-5468 |
Closest post offices linked to Taunton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton Post Office | Taunton (MN) | 56291 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Taunton, Massachusetts The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. with a population of 57,675 people.
Other cities in Lyon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy | 2,055 | City in Minnesota |
| Minneota | 1,339 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cottonwood | 1,223 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Balaton | 616 | City in US, Minnesota |
| Lynd | 418 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Dudley | 410 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Green Valley | 403 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Marshall | 370 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ghent | 361 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Russell | 343 | City in the U. |
| Amiret | 239 | Township in Lyon County, Minnesota |
| Garvin | 129 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Florence | 35 | City in Minnesota, United States |