Texas

Taylor

143,208
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Taylor

Taylor, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 1,736. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 143,208.

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

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Fort Phantom Hill Skirmishes, and 63 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020143,208
2010131,506
2000126,555
1990119,655
1980110,932
197097,853
1960101,078
195063,370
194044,147
193041,023
192024,081
191026,293
190010,499
18906,957
18801,736
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Taylor

Military engagements that took place in Taylor, Texas.

Fort Phantom Hill Skirmishes
1857

Historic places in Taylor

National Register of Historic Places listings in Taylor, Texas.

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Frequently asked about Taylor

When does Taylor first appear in the US census?
Taylor, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 1,736.
What is the population of Taylor?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Taylor had a recorded population of 143,208.
Were any battles fought in Taylor?
1 documented military engagement took place in Taylor, including Fort Phantom Hill Skirmishes.
How many historic places are in Taylor?
63 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Taylor, Texas.
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