Taylor County, Florida
Taylor County: county in Florida, United States
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Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,570 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,600 inhabitants. Its county seat is Perry. The county was created 169 years ago in 1856.
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Taylor County at a glance
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PerryPopulation 6,874
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Quick Facts about Taylor County
| Population | 21,600 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Different from | Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County |
| Area | 3191 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 15.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 84.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.0196,-83.6190 |
| Named for | Zachary Taylor |
| Capital | Perry |
| Establishment | December 23, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:26:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Taylor County is located at 30°1'10"N 83°37'8"W (30.0195700, -83.6189700). It has 4 neighbors: Dixie County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County and Madison County.
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The largest city of Taylor County is Perry with a population of 6,874. . See all Taylor County cities & populated places.
Taylor County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | 6,874 | City in Taylor County, Florida, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Taylor County
Official Website- Perry
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Taylor County decreased by 4.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,570 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,662 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,758 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,873 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,584 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,355 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,099 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,781 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,545 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,569 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,600 | 0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Taylor County (2)
People born in Taylor County, including politician Cary A. Hardee, Florida politician, citrus grower Wiley F. Cox, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (6)
- Taylor County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 139,200 people.
- Taylor County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 25,707 people.
- Taylor County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,318 people.
- Taylor County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 16,699 people.
- Taylor County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,074 people.
- Taylor County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 6,092 people.
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|---|---|---|
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