Taylor
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Taylor is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 63,409 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southgate, 3.5 miles SE.
- 63,409residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 23.6 sq miland area · 61.2 km²
- 2,685 / sq mipopulation density
- 48180main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Taylor
Taylor is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Taylor is located roughly 16 miles (25.7 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Taylor had a population of 63,409, ranking as the 17th most-populated city in Michigan.
The area was originally a civil township known as Taylor Township, which was organized in 1848 and later incorporated as the city of Taylor in 1968. Taylor is the most-populated municipality of the Downriver community, and it is located about 5 miles (8.0 km) west of the southern border of Detroit and about 15 miles (24.1 km) southwest of Downtown Detroit.
Taylor is home to the Southland Center, Taylor Sportsplex, Corewell Health Hospital – Taylor, the Downriver Campus of the Wayne County Community College District, and is the founding location of Hungry Howie's Pizza. The city was also home to the now-demolished Gibraltar Trade Center. Heritage Park is located within the city and hosts the Junior League World Series, which invites youth baseball players from all over the world for an annual tournament in August. The city is served by the Taylor School District.
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Living in Taylor
- Median household income
- $61,081
- Median home value
- $152,600
- Median rent
- $1,101/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Taylor had 63,409 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 63,409 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,685 per sq mi (1,037 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taylor at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 63,409 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.62 sq mi (61.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2253° N, 83.2677° W |
| ZIP codes | 48180, 48125, 48195 |
| Official website | cityoftaylor.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2679000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taylor
- Southgate3.5 mi SE
- Allen Park3.8 mi NE
- Lincoln Park4.6 mi E
- Riverview5.0 mi SE
- Romulus5.1 mi W
- Inkster5.5 mi NW
- Melvindale5.7 mi NE
- Wyandotte5.7 mi E
- Woodhaven6.5 mi S
- Dearborn6.7 mi NE
- Ecorse6.7 mi E
- Trenton7.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor
What county is Taylor in?
Taylor is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Taylor, MI?
63,409 people lived in Taylor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taylor, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48180. Other ZIP codes: 48125, 48195.
What is the elevation of Taylor?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taylor?
Southgate (3.5 mi), Allen Park (3.8 mi), Lincoln Park (4.6 mi), Riverview (5.0 mi), Romulus (5.1 mi).
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