Taylor County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Taylor County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Taylor County, Georgia has a population of 7,786, the 141st most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $41,788 and the median home value is $87,700. The poverty rate is 32.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Taylor County Quick Facts

Population 7,786

Median Household Income $41,788

Median Home Value $87,700

Poverty Rate 32.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 44.0 years

Homeownership Rate 62.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

High School Graduation 79.5%

Cities/Places 3

Population 7,786 141st of 159

Median Income $41,788 46% lower than state

Poverty Rate 32.1%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Taylor County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,786	7,786	+0.0%
Median household income	$41,743	$41,788	+0.1%
Median home value	$82,900	$87,700	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Taylor

$41,788

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Taylor

$87,700

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 37.5%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 22.8%

$100K+ 18.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.7%

$10K-$15K

15.3%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

1.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

6.7%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

3.4%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

46.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $630/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

27.8%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Taylor County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Butler	1,935	$21,700	49.6%	$81,300
Reynolds	995	$24,769	35.7%	$78,800
Howard	54	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,786. It is the 141st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 44.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $41,788. This is 46% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.1%. This is 139% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 2.5%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $87,700. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.5%.

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 Georgia 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, Georgia?

Taylor County has a population of 7,786, making it the 141st most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Taylor County?

The median household income in Taylor County is $41,788 with a poverty rate of 32.1%.

How many cities are in Taylor County, Georgia?

Taylor County contains 3 Census-designated places.