Taylor town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Taylor town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 2,916. It ranks as the 174th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor town is 33.6 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 32.7% of the population under 18, Taylor town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor town is $62,596. This is about average than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $128,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Taylor town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.8% vs 5.4%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Taylor town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.