Taylor County, Florida Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Taylor County, Florida has a population of 21,503, the 54th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $49,073 and the median home value is $114,600. The poverty rate is 17.3%.
Taylor County Quick Facts
How Taylor County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,870 | 21,503 | -1.7% |
| Median household income | $49,605 | $49,073 | No clear change (-1.1%) |
| Median home value¹ | $104,733 | $114,600 | No clear change (+9.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $820 | $988 | +20.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 71.5%
- Black: 19.0%
- Hispanic: 4.3%
- Asian: 0.6%
- Other: 0.7%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 14.8%
- HS Diploma: 44.3%
- Some College: 18.4%
- Associate's: 5.9%
- Bachelor's: 12.4%
- Graduate+: 4.1%
Cities & Places in Taylor County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 7,068 | $40,898 | 18.9% | $150,500 |
| Steinhatchee | 756 | $50,000 | 11.9% | $296,200 |
Explore Florida Rankings
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Taylor County, Florida?
Taylor County has a population of 21,503, making it the 54th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Taylor County?
The median household income in Taylor County is $49,073 with a poverty rate of 17.3%.
How many cities are in Taylor County, Florida?
Taylor County contains 2 Census-designated places.