Taylorsville, North Carolina
Taylorsville: city in North Carolina
About
Taylorsville is a city located in the county of Alexander in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,098 and a population density of 342 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,140 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Taylorsville
| Population | 2,140 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Alexander County |
| Postal code | 28681 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 6.14 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9218,-81.1765 |
| Altitude | 1,240 feet / 378 meters |
| Capital city | Taylorsville is capital of Alexander County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:16:50 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 348 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Taylorsville is located at 35°55'18"N 81°10'35"W (35.9218000, -81.1764700).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Taylorsville increased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 169 | - | |
| 2010 | 2,098 | 91.94% | census |
| 2011 | 2,077 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,111 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,159 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,145 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,143 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,180 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,161 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,154 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,159 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,140 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 53,544 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 51,520 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 64,176 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 50,137 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 81.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 7,028 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
Taylorsville zip code is 28681.
County name: Alexander, County
fips: 37003
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $148,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,355 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $560 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $944 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 20,406 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 88,664 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 170,127 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 126,364 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 661,918 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,583 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,308 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,822 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,060 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,281 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,229 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 461 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,414 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,404 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,162.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.85 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Taylorsville, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Taylorsville, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Taylorsville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Taylorsvill Post Office | Taylorsville (NC) | 28681 |
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Other cities in Alexander County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alexander County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Midway | 4,951 | Incorporated town in Davidson County |
| Hiddenite | 536 | Township in Alexander County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Taylorsville distances to largest North Carolina cities