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Taylor

Alabama · 2,262 residents · 7.232 sq mi
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Taylor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,729. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,000. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,262
+19%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
313 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+15%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Taylor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,729
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,191
+11%since 2000
from $16,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,760)
Black3.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(238)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,843)
Black9%(204)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(103)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other5%(112)
Diversity Score41%(927)
Diversity Score
41
+227%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+121%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor, Alabama?

Taylor, Alabama has about 2,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylor, Alabama?

The typical household in Taylor, Alabama earns about $46,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor, Alabama expensive?

In Taylor, Alabama, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor, Alabama?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor, Alabama?

About 22.0% of people in Taylor, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 894 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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