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Taylorsville, Mississippi is 55 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 135 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Smith county. The population of the town is 1,341.
In Taylorsville, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Taylorsville had a median family income of $38,958. Taylorsville is one of the richer towns in Mississippi. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Taylorsville.
Among Taylorsville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Taylorsville, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.
In Taylorsville, 97% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Taylorsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 14% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Taylorsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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