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| Taunton (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 195 | 177 | 175 | 207 | 139 | -68 | -32.85 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.00 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 195.0 | 175.3 | 175.0 | 207.0 | 139.0 | -68 | -32.85 |
| Housing Units | 81 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 78 | +1 | +1.30 |
| Households | -- | 76 | 71 | 72 | 68 | -4 | -5.56 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.24 | 2.04 | -0.20 | -8.93 |
Taunton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 68 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 137.6 inhabitants per square mile (53.1/km2). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 77.2 per square mile (29.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 68 households of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.
The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.
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| Taunton City Hall PO Box 337 Taunton MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-5950 Fax: (507) 872-5951 Regular Business Hours: not available City Council Meetings: November - March 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm April - October 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm 
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| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone | |
| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Mike Breyfogle 201 N Main Street Taunton MN 56291 |
(507) 872-6640 | |
| Clerk/Treasurer | appointed | Rebecca Jurrens PO Box 337 Taunton MN 56291 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Jim Pesch 301 Lincoln Street Taunton MN 56291 |
(507) 530-0315 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Ryan Buysse 205 N Main Street Taunton MN 56291 |
(507) 401-6501 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Rusty Rhymer 202 N Lincoln Street Taunton MN 56291 |
(507) 828-2663 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Shannon Brewers 205 N Grant Street Taunton MN 56291 |
(507) 872-6577 | |
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US Post Office 104 N Main Street Taunton, MN 56291-5000 Phone: (507) 872-6870 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours: Week Days 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 11:30 am  |
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| Electricity | Otter Tail Power Company | (800) 257-4044 |
| Natural Gas | n/a | n/a |
| Wastewater | City of Taunton | (507) 872-5950 |
| Water | City of Taunton | (507) 872-5950 |
| Telephone | CenturyLink | (888) 723-8010 |
| Cable TV | Midco | (800) 888-1300 |
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| AJ's Car Care 302 W 1st Street Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-5422 |
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| D & A Farm Service 3593 140th Avenue Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-5197 |
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Farmers Cooperative Elevator 101 E 1st Street Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6161 Web: www.farmerscoopelevator.com |
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| Fierview Dairy 3534 County Highway 8 Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6529 |
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| Lawrence Sumerfelt Farm 1045 County Road 10 Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6676 |
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Pesek Cattle Farm 1943 290th Street N Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 828-5163 Web: www.pesekcattlefarm.com ROOTED IN FAITH AND FAMILY, PESEK CATTLE FARM takes great pride in breeding and raising high quality show steers and heifers. Located near Taunton, Minnesota, Pesek Cattle Farm is a fourth generation family farm that is comprised a club calf and commercial cow/calf program, along with a feedlot operation. |
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Rusty's Corner Cafe 102 Main Street N Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6658 Rusty's Corner Cafe is a hometown cafe that offers large quailty portions at affordable prices. Come once and you'll be back. Rusty's also offers weekend specials of Friday night BBQ Ribs and Saturday night prime rib. Rusty's also offers catering for all occasions. |
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State Bank of Taunton 101 S Main Street Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6136 Web: www.statebankoftaunton.com The State Bank of Taunton began business in May of 1905, with a capital stock of $10,000. The State Bank of Taunton has grown substantially over the last century. In 2005, the Bank celebrated its centennial with the community. Four additions were made to the original building, with the latest being in 2011. |
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| Sterzinger Crushing Inc 3273 290th Avenue Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6547 |
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| Taunton City Office Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-5950 |
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Tri-County Veterinary Clinic 201 W 1st Street Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6113 Web: www.tricountyvetclinic.com Dr. Scott Josephson grew up on a diversified farm near Minneota, MN and graduated from South Dakota State University in 1981 with a BS degree in Animal Science and a minor in Chemistry. He attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1985. Dr. Josephson established the Tri-County Veterinary Clinic in 1985 after purchasing the Minneota Veterinary Service from Dr. A. W. Pennings. Dr. Josephson’s professional interests are focused on bovine reproduction with a special interest in embryo transfer and dairy reproduction management. |
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| US Post Office 104 N Main Street Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-6870 Web: www.usps.com |
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West End Bar Highway 68 Taunton, MN 56291 Phone: (507) 872-5218 |
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