Taylor County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Taylor County, Florida. With a population of 21,569 living across 1,043 square miles of land, Taylor County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Perry, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12123 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A large, sparsely populated Gulf-coast county in Florida's Big Bend, Taylor is defined by pine plantations, coastal salt marsh, and the fishing towns of Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach.
Taylor County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Taylor County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Taylor County
- County seat
- Perry
- FIPS code
- 12123
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1856
- Named for
- Zachary Taylor, 12th U.S. president.
- Land area
- 1,043 sq mi
- Water area
- 190 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,233 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 21,569
- Population density
- 21 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Taylor County, Florida?
Taylor County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Perry, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,233 square miles — 1,043 of land and 190 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12123, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Taylor County shares borders with 4 neighboring counties: Madison County, Lafayette County, Dixie County, Jefferson County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Taylor County geography & landscape
Vast pine flatwoods, the Big Bend salt marshes, the Aucilla, Econfina, and Steinhatchee Rivers, and no barrier islands — the low, marshy coast slopes gently into the Gulf.
The county's overall footprint — 1,043 square miles of land plus 190 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Taylor County
Timber and paper (Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry), commercial and sport fishing, and scallop tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Taylor County reflect its location in North Central Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Taylor County
Established 1856 from Madison County. Perry became a lumber and turpentine town in the early 20th century.
Established in 1856, Taylor County is one of Florida's 19th-century counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Taylor County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Taylor County
Steinhatchee (scallop capital), Keaton Beach, Hagens Cove, Econfina River State Park, and the Big Bend Scenic Byway.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Taylor County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its North Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Taylor County
Taylor County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Taylor County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Taylor County.
- US-19
- US-27
- US-98
- US-221
- SR-51
- Perry-Foley Airport (FPY)
Taylor County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Taylor County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12123.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Taylor County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Taylor County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.