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Taylor County

Wisconsin · 19,913 residents · 975.052 sq mi
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Taylor County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
19,913
+1%since 2000
from 19,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+15%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,860
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,502 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,102
+60%since 2000
from $17,570 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(19,342)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(127)
Asian0.2%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(475)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(18,713)
Black0.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(567)
Asian0.3%(62)
Other1.7%(343)
Diversity Score12.6%(2,514)
Segregation Score16.5%(3,295)
Diversity Score
13
+423%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Wisconsin?

Taylor County, Wisconsin has about 19,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taylor County, Wisconsin earns about $52,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Taylor County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Wisconsin?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor County, Wisconsin?

About 9.2% of people in Taylor County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,012 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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