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Taylorville

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
42.498
State:
Illinois

Taylorville is located in Christian County, Illinois. Taylorville has a 2025 population of 11,271 . It is also the county seat of Christian County . Taylorville is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,558 in 2020.

The average household income in Taylorville is $60,384 with a poverty rate of 14.34%. The median age in Taylorville is 39.5 years: 38.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males.

11.3K
Total Population
265
Density (mi²)
-30 -0.27%
Growth

Taylorville Population

Taylorville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Taylorville includes 93.09% White, 3.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (93.09%)

Black or African American (3.65%)

Asian (1.34%)

Two or more races (1.3%)

Other race (0.51%)

Native American (0.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,66293.09%
Black or African American4183.65%
Asian1531.34%
Two or more races1491.3%
Other race580.51%
Native American140.12%

Taylorville Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Taylorville's average per capita income is $41,661. Household income levels show a median of $50,890. The poverty rate stands at 14.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,596-
Families$66,738$78,541
Households$50,890$60,384
Non Families$29,896$40,735

$41,661

Average Income

$50,890

Median Household Income

14.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)