Taylorville, IL is a small town with a population of 11,163 and a population density of 997 people per square mile. It is located in Christian County and offers many local businesses, organizations, and outdoor activities for visitors and residents alike. Local businesses include the Taylorville Family Fun Festival, which features carnival rides and games as well as plenty of food stalls and live music. There are also local organizations such as the Taylorville Chamber of Commerce that provide advocacy for local businesses and services. In addition to the Taylorville Family Fun Festival, there is plenty to do outdoors year-round including fishing at Lake Taylorville or taking in the local scenery on one of the many hiking trails around town. Finally, there are several sporting events offered throughout the year such as soccer tournaments or baseball games sponsored by various organizations.
The population in Taylorville is 11,163. There are 1,082 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Taylorville is 40.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Taylorville is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Taylorville
- 41.3% are married
- 18.6% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 16.6% have children, but are single
Race in Taylorville
- 96.4% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander