Taylor, Wisconsin
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Taylor is a village located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 513.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 513 people, 209 households, and 137 families residing in the village. The population density is 271.3/km² (706.6/mi²). There are 237 housing units at an average density of 125.4/km² (326.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.27% White, 0.00% African American, 1.95% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 209 households out of which 33.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% are married couples living together, 13.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the village the population is spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $25,833, and the median income for a family is $28,958. Males have a median income of $23,250 versus $17,961 for females. The per capita income for the village is $11,091. 20.5% of the population and 20.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.7% of those under the age of 18 and 29.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The village of Taylor was once a boomtown, featuring a hotel and many amenities. Today there are three bars and three restaurants. Though there is no school, there is a post office. One of Taylor's featured businesses is the Taylor Corner Store, located less than half of a mile north of the village. The Taylor Corner Store features delicious pizzas and home made cooking, as well as Mobil gasoline.