Taylor Landing, Texas
Taylor Landing is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. It had a population of 278 at the 2020 census.
Taylor Landing, Texas | |
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Location of Taylor Landing, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 29°51′56″N 94°8′7″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 260/sq mi (100/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77705 |
| Area code | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-71966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2078998[2] |
The city, formerly part of Port Arthur's extraterritorial jurisdiction, voted to incorporate in an election held on September 10, 2005. A total of 124 votes were cast, 80 (64.5%) in favor of incorporation and 44 (35.5%) against.
Taylor Landing is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area.
Despite being formerly part of Port Arthur’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, residents have a Beaumont, Texas address.
Geography
Taylor Landing is located near the geographic center of Jefferson County at 29°51′44″N 94°07′52″W (29.862220, –94.131081), 13 miles (21 km) west of Port Arthur in Jefferson County. Texas State Highway 73 forms the southern boundary of the city, leading east to Port Arthur and west 15 miles (24 km) to Winnie.
City government
The Taylor Landing city government consists of a mayor and two commissioners. The mayor and commissioners serve two-year terms. The terms are staggered to prevent all commissioners from being replaced at one time. A sub-committee of the City Commission, the Public Works Committee, is responsible for operations of the city's public utility systems and streets. The committee consists of a public works director and four members all appointed by the City Commission. A City Clerk is appointed by the commission and is responsible for city financial and administrative activities. All elected and appointed officials serve without pay.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 228 | — | |
| 2020 | 278 | 21.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] 2020 Census[4] | |||
Education
Public education in the city of Taylor Landing is provided by the Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District.
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Taylor Landing, Texas
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Census Bureau profile: Taylor Landing, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.