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Taylor, MS
Village in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
Population
245
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
0
Taylor and its ZIP codes
Taylor at a glance
- Taylor is 33% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Taylor, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Taylor.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,758
25,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $6,419 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Taylor, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
60.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taylor, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Taylor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OxfordCity | 6.3 mi | 26.6 |
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Water ValleyCity | 8.1 mi | 7 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| TulaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| AbbevilleTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| BatesvilleCity | 20 mi | 20 |
| ToccopolaTown | 21 mi | 8.5 |
| CourtlandTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| PopeVillage | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| SardisTown | 22 mi | 2 |
| ThaxtonTown | 23 mi | 10.4 |
| BruceTown | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| OaklandTown | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taylor, MS in?
- Taylor is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Taylor, MS?
- About 245 people live in Taylor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taylor?
- Nearby places include Oxford (6.3 mi), University (7.2 mi), Water Valley (8.1 mi), Paris (9.4 mi), Tula (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023