Taylor County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,786. It is the 140th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 42.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $41,743. This is 44% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%. This is 118% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $82,900. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.7%.