Taylor County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Florida with a total population of 21,422. It is the 54th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 43.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $44,985. This is 37% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $100,200. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.