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Taylor Lake

Texas · 3,774 residents (2025 est.) · 1.121 sq mi
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Taylor Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,900. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,721
+1%since 2000
from 3,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,319 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+17%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,774 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Taylor Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,875
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,535 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,327
+67%since 2000
from $43,936 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+4%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+53%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,287)
Black2.7%(100)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(169)
Asian2.1%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(820)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(2,214)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,168)
Asian3%(113)
Other5.3%(197)
Diversity Score68%(2,529)
Diversity Score
68
+206%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+92%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2017
from 97.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor Lake, Texas?

Taylor Lake, Texas has about 3,721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taylor Lake, Texas?

The typical household in Taylor Lake, Texas earns about $165,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor Lake, Texas expensive?

In Taylor Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $388,900.

How educated are people in Taylor Lake, Texas?

About 65.2% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor Lake, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Taylor Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor Lake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor Lake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 327 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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