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Taylorsville

Alexander County was established in 1847, the year of the first sale of land in the county seat (Taylorsville).

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Welcome to Taylorsville

Taylorsville, NC is nestled in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains in beautiful Western North Carolina and is the county seat of Alexander County. Alexander County was established in 1847, the year of the first sale of land in the county seat (Taylorsville). With the proceeds from the sale, the first courthouse was built on the present site.

Overview for Taylorsville, NC

2,386 people live in Taylorsville, where the median age is 54.6 and the average individual income is $25,439. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,386

Total Population

54.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$25,439

Average individual Income

Around Taylorsville, NC

There's plenty to do around Taylorsville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

51

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

31

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hollar’s Backstreet Grill, House of Eggroll & Pho, and Fueled Streetside Coffee.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Hollar’s Backstreet Grill page on Yelp Search 36 Linneys Mountain Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.46 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the House of Eggroll & Pho page on Yelp Search 1200 NC-90 on Google Maps	Dining	1.11 miles	6 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Fueled Streetside Coffee page on Yelp Search 69 E Main Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.42 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Yellow Deli - Hiddenite page on Yelp Search 5081 NC Hwy 90 E on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.85 miles	134 reviews	4.4/5 stars
Visit the 16/90 T'Ville Scoops page on Yelp Search 604 W Main Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.68 miles	7 reviews	4.4/5 stars
Visit the Heritage Sandwich and Deli page on Yelp Search 554 Hwy 16 S on Google Maps	Dining	0.3 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Apple City BBQ page on Yelp Search 3490 Nc Hwy 16 S on Google Maps	Dining · $	3.04 miles	60 reviews	4.3/5 stars
Visit the Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area page on Yelp Search 3451 Rocky Face Church Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.37 miles	13 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the YMCA of Alexander County page on Yelp Search 260 Black Oak Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.77 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Liz Garnet Salon page on Yelp Search 2122 Hwy 16 N on Google Maps	Beauty	2.57 miles	6 reviews	4.3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Taylorsville, NC

Population Households Employment

Taylorsville has 939 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Taylorsville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,386 people call Taylorsville home. The population density is 996.05 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,386

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

54.6

Median Age

44.8 / 55.2%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

939

Total Households

2.34

Average Household Size

$25,439

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Taylorsville, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Taylorsville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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