Taylorville is a city located in Christian County Illinois. Taylorville has a 2024 population of 10,170. It is also the county seat of Christian County. Taylorville is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,477 in 2020.
The average household income in Taylorville is $60,908 with a poverty rate of 16.15%. The median age in Taylorville is 38.2 years: 36 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taylorville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,429 | 92.15% |
| Black or African American | 591 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 168 | 1.48% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,779 | 2.32 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 2,475 | 1.19 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 1,749 | 3.54 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 458 | 3.56 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 97 | 3.13 | 66 | 34 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 4.88% |
| Associates Degree | 869 | 11.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 931 | 12.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 475 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 3,293 | 43.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 1,530 | 20.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,311 | 6,879 | 1,364 |
| Black | 100 | 87 | 0 |
| Asian | 91 | 66 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 66 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 22 | 21 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,220 | $49,971 | $38,041 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,718 | $95,101 | $67,742 |
| High School Graduate | $32,480 | $41,194 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,461 | $19,324 | $10,052 |
| Overall | $40,951 | $48,516 | $32,793 |
| Some College | $47,444 | $57,879 | $36,500 |
$40,951
Average Earnings
$48,516
Average Male
$32,793
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Taylorville residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,267 | 1,487 | 14.48% |
| Black | 577 | 284 | 49.22% |
| Multiple | 87 | 24 | 27.59% |
16.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.01%
Male Poverty Rate
19.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taylorville is Black, with 49.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taylorville is White, with 14.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.21% |
| High School | 20.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.42% |
| Some College | 5.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.59% |
| Female Employed | 10.31% |
| Male Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,479 | $84,694 |
| Households | $49,471 | $60,908 |
| Married Families | $85,082 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,155 | $38,639 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
768
Number of Veterans
731
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 310 |
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 197 |
| 65 to 74 | 188 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 75+ | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 752 | 9.12% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 12.22% |
| Black | 5 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.01%
Born in Taylorville
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
99.02% of Taylorville residents were born in the United States, with 86.01% having been born in Illinois. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,787 | -76 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 9,863 | -77 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 9,940 | -77 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 10,017 | -76 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 10,093 | -77 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 10,170 | -77 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 10,247 | -46 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 10,293 | -89 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 10,382 | -95 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 10,477 | 66 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 10,411 | -102 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 10,513 | -126 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 10,639 | -85 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 10,724 | -86 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 10,810 | -135 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 10,945 | -101 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 11,046 | -124 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 11,170 | -70 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 11,240 | -28 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 11,268 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,427 | 294 | 2.64% |
| 1990 | 11,133 | -253 | -2.22% |
| 1980 | 11,386 | 742 | 6.97% |
| 1970 | 10,644 | 1,843 | 20.94% |
| 1960 | 8,801 | -387 | -4.21% |
| 1950 | 9,188 | 875 | 10.53% |
| 1940 | 8,313 | 997 | 13.63% |
| 1930 | 7,316 | 1,510 | 26.01% |
| 1920 | 5,806 | 360 | 6.61% |
| 1910 | 5,446 | 1,198 | 28.2% |
| 1900 | 4,248 | 1,419 | 50.16% |
| 1890 | 2,829 | -6,958 | -71.09% |