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 |
| Altitude : | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:09:12 (9th March 2026) |
| Density : | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taunton is located at 44°35'37"N 96°3'57"W (44.5935700, -96.0658700).
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Demographics
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
Schools in Taunton
College & universities near Taunton, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175078 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall (MN) | 56258-5468 |
Post offices near Taunton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton Post Office | Taunton (MN) | 56291 |
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 |
