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Taft

Texas · 2,801 residents · 1.669 sq mi
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Taft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,469. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 595 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
2,801
−18%since 2000
from 3,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,678 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+24%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Taft
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,469
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,622 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,592
+69%since 2000
from $11,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(987)
Black3.2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino67%(2,276)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(1,943)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(550)
Black1.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino77.2%(2,161)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,221)
Diversity Score
44
−24%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taft, Texas?

Taft, Texas has about 2,801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taft, Texas?

The typical household in Taft, Texas earns about $40,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taft, Texas expensive?

In Taft, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Taft, Texas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Taft, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taft, Texas?

About 25.2% of people in Taft, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taft, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Taft, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 446 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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