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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Taylor County

Florida · 19,256 residents · 1,043.337 sq mi
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Taylor County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,032. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,256
+13%since 1990
from 17,111 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+13%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K20K22K23K1990201020202024Taylor County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,032
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,281
+48%since 1990
from $10,331 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
20.2% rent
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(13,776)
Black17.8%(3,045)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(80)
Asian0.7%(125)
Diversity Score40.8%(6,979)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(14,817)
Black18.9%(3,640)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(295)
Asian0.4%(85)
Diversity Score43%(8,272)
43
+5%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−2%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Florida?

Taylor County, Florida has about 19,256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Taylor County, Florida?

The typical household in Taylor County, Florida earns about $30,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor County, Florida expensive?

In Taylor County, Florida, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Florida?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor County, Florida?

About 18.0% of people in Taylor County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,145 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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