Taylor County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Iowa with a total population of 5,901. It is the 96th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 43.6 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $67,279. This is 8% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $109,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Taylor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.