Taylor County, Iowa Demographics 2026
Taylor County, Iowa has a population of 5,868, the 96th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $67,740 and the median home value is $117,200. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Taylor County Quick Facts
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 | 5,901 | 5,868 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $67,279 | $67,740 | +0.7% |
| Median home value | $109,700 | $117,200 | +6.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Taylor County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | 1,569 | $61,000 | 11.3% | $111,400 |
| Bedford | 1,336 | $60,781 | 10.0% | $96,800 |
| New Market | 397 | $50,000 | 17.9% | $102,700 |
| Clearfield | 396 | $48,250 | 20.8% | $72,800 |
| Gravity | 128 | $54,500 | 15.6% | $50,600 |
| Blockton | 122 | $78,750 | 4.1% | $62,900 |
| Sharpsburg | 83 | $71,250 | 4.8% | $95,000 |
| Conway | 35 | $21,771 | 8.6% | $23,300 |
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Population Overview
Taylor County is located in Iowa with a total population of 5,868. It is the 96th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Taylor County is 43.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.6% 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 $67,740. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $117,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Taylor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
16.0% 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 49% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.
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 Iowa 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, Iowa?
Taylor County has a population of 5,868, making it the 96th most populous county in Iowa.
What is the median income in Taylor County?
The median household income in Taylor County is $67,740 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.
How many cities are in Taylor County, Iowa?
Taylor County contains 8 Census-designated places.