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 09:32:07 (6th November 2026)
Density 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.47% (2010-2020)
Weather 32℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Taunton is located at 44°35'37"N 96°3'57"W (44.5935700, -96.0658700).

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Weather

32°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 0 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Taunton decreased by 6.47% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 139 - census
2011 139 0% estimation process
2012 138 -0.72% estimation process
2013 137 -0.72% estimation process
2014 135 -1.46% estimation process
2015 135 0% estimation process
2016 136 0.74% estimation process
2017 136 0% estimation process
2018 134 -1.47% estimation process
2019 133 -0.75% estimation process
2020 130 -2.26% estimation process
Taunton zip code is 56291. County name: Lyon, County fips: 27083
City of Taunton

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 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