CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Taft

Florida · 2,205 residents · 0.984 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Orlando metro area
Compare
The short version

Taft has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,205
+14%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,241 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Taft
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,406
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,771
+52%since 2000
from $12,331 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Taft on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,448)
Black6.4%(125)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(298)
Asian1.7%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(951)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(1,249)
Black7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(710)
Asian2.4%(52)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,533)
Diversity Score
70
+42%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Taft

De Leon Springs
Pop 2,687
Chiefland
Pop 2,456
East Bronson
Pop 2,649
Grenelefe
Pop 2,797
Places similar to Taft
Head to head

Compare Taft to nearby cities

TAFT VS
Pine Castle
Income$49,761−3%
Home value$331,800+197%
Population10,371+280%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TAFT VS
Sky Lake
Income$70,203+37%
Home value$280,400+151%
Population8,116+197%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TAFT VS
Southchase
Income$92,431+80%
Home value$388,800+247%
Population13,981+412%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TAFT VS
Oak Ridge
Income$54,685+6%
Home value$280,200+150%
Population23,364+756%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Taft, Florida?

Taft, Florida has about 2,205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taft, Florida?

The typical household in Taft, Florida earns about $51,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taft, Florida expensive?

In Taft, Florida, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Taft, Florida?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Taft, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taft, Florida?

About 15.1% of people in Taft, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Taft with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →