Missouri

Taney

56,066
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Taney

Taney, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 3,264. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 56,066.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Forsyth Skirmish 1861, Battle of Forsyth (1862), Forsyth Skirmish 1862, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202056,066
201051,675
200039,703
199025,561
198020,467
197013,023
196010,238
19509,863
194010,323
19308,867
19208,178
19109,134
190010,127
18907,973
18805,599
18704,407
18603,576
18504,373
18403,264
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Taney

Military engagements that took place in Taney, Missouri.

Forsyth Skirmish 1861
1861
Battle of Forsyth (1862)
1862
Forsyth Skirmish 1862
1862
Skirmish at Forsyth (Missouri) — Arkansas approach
1862

Historic places in Taney

National Register of Historic Places listings in Taney, Missouri.

Branson City Park Historic District
Branson
Parnell, Samuel T. and Mary B., House
Branson
Downing Street Historic District
Hollister
Bonniebrook Homestead
Walnut Shade
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Frequently asked about Taney

When does Taney first appear in the US census?
Taney, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 3,264.
What is the population of Taney?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Taney had a recorded population of 56,066.
Were any battles fought in Taney?
4 documented military engagements took place in Taney, including Forsyth Skirmish 1861, Battle of Forsyth (1862), Forsyth Skirmish 1862.
How many historic places are in Taney?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Taney, Missouri.
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