Taylor County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Texas with a total population of 144,259. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 33.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $66,406. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $190,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.8% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.