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Taylor Lake

Texas · 3,704 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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Taylor Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,600. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 105% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
3,704
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,304 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+10%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Taylor Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,735
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,998
+32%since 2000
from $43,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,458
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
4.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+39%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,957)
Black2.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(365)
Asian3.1%(115)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,316)
Diversity Score
36
+60%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor Lake, Texas?

Taylor Lake, Texas has about 3,704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taylor Lake, Texas earns about $130,735 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 $279,600, and the typical rent is about $2,458 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor Lake, Texas?

About 52.1% 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 2.4% 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 310 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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