Taylor County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Taylor County?
There are 152,719 residents in Taylor County, with a median age of 34.7. Of this, 50.89% are males and 49.11% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.83% of the resident pool in Taylor County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.03%. Additionally, 4.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 120,890 people in Taylor County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 152,719 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 77,718 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 75,001 | 0.8% |
Male Population 50.89%
Female Population 49.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.7 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 140,238 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,158 | -2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 6,323 | 9.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.83%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.03%
Not Citizen 4.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,052 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 14,988 | 3.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,555 | -6.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,639 | -0.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 120,890 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 9.92%
Moved from Same State 6.98%
Moved from Different State 2.41%
Same House as Last Year 79.99%
What are the employment statistics in Taylor County?
White-collar workers make up 77.3% of the working population in Taylor County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.7%. There are also 5,691 entrepreneurs in Taylor County (8.39% of the workforce); 43,518 workers employed in private companies (64.15%); and 10,629 people working in governmental institutions (15.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 52,441 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 15,401 | -1.6% |
White Collar 77.3%
Blue Collar 22.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,691 | 1.1% |
| Private Companies | 43,518 | -0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,629 | 0.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,004 | -3.3% |
Self Employees 8.39%
Private Companies 64.15%
Governmental Workers 15.67%
Not for Profit Companies 11.8%
How many households are there in Taylor County?
There are a total of 55,476 households in Taylor County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.97% of these Taylor County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.03%. Additionally, 32.63% of households have children and 67.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 55,476 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 36,598 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,878 | 1.8% |
Family Households 65.97%
Non-Family Households 34.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 18,100 | -0.4% |
| Households without Children | 37,376 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 32.63%
Households without Children 67.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Taylor County?
The average annual household income in Taylor County is $82,677, while the median household income sits at $58,636 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $72,775, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,235. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,350 and $55,441, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $82,677 | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $58,636 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 119,186 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Taylor County?
There are 62,974 housing units in Taylor County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 55,476 occupied housing units in Taylor County, 59.63% are owner-occupied, while 40.37% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $180,750. In general, housing costs reach $842 per month in Taylor County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 62,974 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,286 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,482 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12,090 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,556 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,935 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,855 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,076 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,075 | -6.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,155 | 18.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 464 | 163.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 55,476 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 33,081 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $22,395 | 2.3% |
Owner Occupied 59.63%
Renter Occupied 40.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 17,868 | 0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,213 | 0.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $180,750 | 22.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $121,400 | 45.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $842 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 54.01%
Without Mortgage 45.99%
What is the level of education in Taylor County?
Approximately 38.85% of the population in Taylor County holds a high school degree (that's 45,337 residents), while 25.61% have attained a college certificate (29,890 locals) and 15.73% have a bachelor's degree (18,359 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,158 | 0.4% |
| Some High School | 45,337 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 29,890 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 9,644 | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,359 | 5.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,307 | -0.1% |
No High School 3.56%
Some High School 38.85%
Some College 25.61%
Associate Degree 8.26%
Bachelor's Degree 15.73%
Graduate Degree 7.98%
What is the marital status of Taylor County residents?
A total of 42,752 people in Taylor County have never been married (which represents 34.18% of the total population), while 60,034 of them are wedded (47.99%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,573 (2.06%) and 13,389 (10.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 42,752 | 3.8% |
| Married | 60,034 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 2,573 | -9.6% |
| Widowed | 6,336 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13,389 | 13,389.0% |
Never Married 34.18%
Married 47.99%
Separated 2.06%
Widowed 5.07%
Divorced 10.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Taylor County?
The top three means of transportation people in Taylor County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 64,438 residents commute by car, 1,234 prefer going to work by walking and 390 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 64,438 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 262 | 37.9% |
| Ferryboat | 27 | 22.7% |
| Bicycle | 390 | 104.2% |
| Motorcycle | 174 | 14.5% |
| TaxiCab | 20 | 25.0% |
| Walk | 1,234 | -8.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Taylor County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79508 | 1,041 | 435 | $74,583.00 | $80,685.00 |
| 79530 | 505 | 211 | $51,250.00 | $62,656.00 |
| 79536 | 6,123 | 1,919 | $67,788.00 | $82,592.00 |
| 79541 | 1,253 | 540 | $58,901.00 | $104,796.00 |
| 79561 | 508 | 220 | $71,818.00 | $91,931.00 |
| 79562 | 4,157 | 1,401 | $117,901.00 | $119,415.00 |
| 79563 | 1,024 | 414 | $53,553.00 | $60,004.00 |
| 79566 | 228 | 94 | $46,875.00 | $78,510.00 |
| 79601 | 26,603 | 7,667 | $53,049.00 | $66,162.00 |
| 79602 | 26,487 | 9,529 | $78,850.00 | $97,489.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.