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Taylor County

Georgia · 7,816 residents · 376.686 sq mi
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Taylor County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,550. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% 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 $87,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
7,816
−11%since 2000
from 8,815 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+27%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Taylor County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,550
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,770
+62%since 2000
from $13,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+57%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(4,847)
Black42.4%(3,736)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(163)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(5,640)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(4,584)
Black35.9%(2,807)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(168)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0.4%(30)
Diversity Score62.7%(4,901)
Segregation Score20.2%(1,580)
Diversity Score
63
−2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Georgia?

Taylor County, Georgia has about 7,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taylor County, Georgia earns about $28,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor County, Georgia expensive?

In Taylor County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Georgia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor County, Georgia?

About 29.4% of people in Taylor County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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