Taylor County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Florida with a total population of 21,503. It is the 54th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 43.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $49,073. This is 34% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $114,600. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Taylor County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.