Taylor County, Florida facts for kids
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Taylor County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| Founded | December 23, 1856 |
| Named for | Zachary Taylor |
| Seat | Perry |
| Largest city | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,232 sq mi (3,190 km2) |
| • Land | 1,043 sq mi (2,700 km2) |
| • Water | 189 sq mi (490 km2) 15.3%% |
| Population | |
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21,569 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Taylor County is a county located in the Big Bend region in the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,570. Its county seat is Perry. The county hosts the annual Florida Forest Festival and has been long known as the "Tree Capital of the South" since a 1965 designation from then-Governor W. Haydon Burns.
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History
Taylor County was created in 1856. It was named for Zachary Taylor, twelfth President of the United States of America, who served from 1849 to 1850.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,232 square miles (3,190 km2), of which 1,043 square miles (2,700 km2) is land and 189 square miles (490 km2) (15.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County, Florida - northwest
- Madison County, Florida - north
- Lafayette County, Florida - east
- Dixie County, Florida - southeast
National protected area
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,384 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,453 | 5.0% | |
| 1880 | 2,279 | 56.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,122 | −6.9% | |
| 1900 | 3,999 | 88.5% | |
| 1910 | 7,103 | 77.6% | |
| 1920 | 11,219 | 57.9% | |
| 1930 | 13,136 | 17.1% | |
| 1940 | 11,565 | −12.0% | |
| 1950 | 10,416 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 13,168 | 26.4% | |
| 1970 | 13,641 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 16,532 | 21.2% | |
| 1990 | 17,111 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 19,256 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 22,570 | 17.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 21,569 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2019 |
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2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 16,483 | 15,629 | 73.03% | 71.71% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4,629 | 4,196 | 20.51% | 19.25% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 171 | 102 | 0.76% | 0.47% |
| Asian (NH) | 149 | 224 | 0.66% | 1.03% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 15 | 45 | 0.07% | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 341 | 734 | 1.51% | 3.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 777 | 866 | 3.44% | 3.97% |
| Total | 22,570 | 21,796 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 21,796 people, 7,405 households, and 5,197 families residing in the county.
Library
The Taylor County Public Library is part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System], which also serves Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Dixie counties.
Communities
City
Census-designated place
Other unincorporated communities
- Athena
- Bucell Junction
- Clara (shared with Dixie County)
- Dekle Beach
- Eridu
- Fenholloway
- Fish Creek
- Foley
- Hampton Springs
- Iddo
- Keaton Beach
- Lake Bird
- Pinland
- Salem
- Shady Grove
- Tennille
Transportation
Airports
- Perry–Foley Airport
Major highways
U.S. Highway 19
U.S. Highway 27
US 27 Alt.
U.S. Highway 98
U.S. Highway 221
State Road 51
Education
Students are served by the Taylor County School System. For the 2006 - 2007 school year the Florida Department of Education gave the District a "B" grade with three of its schools earning an "A" and one school earning a "B" grade.
Taylor County High School also has an Army JROTC unit which has been an Honor Unit with Distinction for 27 consecutive years.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Taylor (Florida) para niños
