Taylor County, Wisconsin

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Taylor County
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Country United States


State Wisconsin
Founded1875
SeatMedford
Largest cityMedford
Area
 • Total984 sq mi (2,550 km2)
 • Land975 sq mi (2,530 km2)
 • Water9.0 sq mi (23 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,913
 • Density20/sq mi (8/km2)
Websitewww.co.taylor.wi.us


Taylor County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,913. Its county seat is Medford. The county was created in 1875 and named after William Robert Taylor, the 12th governor of Wisconsin.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 984 square miles (2,550 km²), of which 975 square miles (2,530 km²) is land and 9.0 square miles (23 km²) (0.9%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the census of 2020, there were 19,913 people, 8,000 households, and 5,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7/km²). There were 9,000 housing units at an average density of 9.2 per square mile (3.6/km²).

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Education[edit | edit source]

Taylor County is served by several school districts, including the Medford Area Public School District and the Rib Lake School District.

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