Taylor County, Georgia
Taylor County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,906 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,074 inhabitants. Its county seat is Butler. The county was created 174 years ago in 1852.
County Snapshot
Taylor County at a glance
Taylor County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Georgia counties
159
Open related pagesLargest city
ButlerPopulation 1,816
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Taylor County
| Population | 8,074 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from | Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County |
| Area | 983 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5555,-84.2505 |
| Named for | Zachary Taylor |
| Capital | Butler |
| Establishment | January 15, 1852 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:18:35 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Taylor County is located at 32°33'20"N 84°15'2"W (32.5554600, -84.2504600). It has 7 neighbors: Crawford County, Macon County, Marion County, Peach County, Schley County, Talbot County and Upson County.
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The largest city of Taylor County is Butler with a population of 1,816. Other cities include and Reynolds population 953. See all Taylor County cities & populated places.
Taylor County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1,816 | City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States |
| Reynolds | 953 | Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Taylor County decreased by 10.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,906 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,440 | -5.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,361 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,380 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,380 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,243 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,189 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,110 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,020 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,020 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,074 | 0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Taylor County (2)
People born in Taylor County, including politician Dozier Eugene Byrd, bridge player and editor, games and puzzles writer Albert H. Morehead, .
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, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 21,600 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, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 6,092 people.
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|---|---|---|
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