Taylorsville, MS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Taylorsville

Bezer / Mineral Springs

Station Creek / Shady Oak

Oak Bowery / Mount Zion

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Taylorsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.8%

Households with Children

28.0%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 11.2%
School Age (5-17): 8.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.5%
High School / GED: 38.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.1%
Single Parents: 12.9%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 36.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 39.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 30.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 69.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 73.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 90.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 6.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.0%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.5%
Middle School (5-8): 0.8%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 0.8%
Not Enrolled: 90.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources