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Taft

Florida · 2,221 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Taft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,221
+15%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,257 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,978
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,973
+62%since 2000
from $12,331 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$146,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+113%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(868)
Black8.2%(182)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(1,031)
Asian2.4%(54)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.2%(1,648)
Diversity Score
74
+51%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
35.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.9%
−47.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taft, Florida?

Taft, Florida has about 2,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taft, Florida?

The typical household in Taft, Florida earns about $34,978 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Taft, Florida?

About 7.1% 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 17.8% of people in Taft, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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