Taylor, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Taylor, Texas had a total population of 17,136, the 187th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $75,508, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Taylor Quick Facts
How Taylor Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,001 | 17,136 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $64,824 | $75,508 | +16.5% |
| Median home value¹ | $194,944 | $285,800 | +46.6% |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 | $1,074 | No clear change (-6.3%) |
How Taylor Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 45.1%
- Black: 7.3%
- Hispanic: 45.0%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 15.0%
- HS Diploma: 34.9%
- Some College: 23.9%
- Associate's: 5.7%
- Bachelor's: 13.7%
- Graduate+: 6.7%
Taylor Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Williamson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 85,999 | $95,062 | 8.0% | $429,100 |
| Hutto | 35,483 | $118,834 | 5.7% | $365,700 |
| Brushy Creek | 19,576 | $138,589 | 5.5% | $499,300 |
| Sonterra | 10,563 | $92,319 | 10.4% | $273,600 |
| Liberty Hill | 8,371 | $115,096 | 7.2% | $403,200 |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 6,586 | $160,592 | 0.9% | $515,700 |
| Jarrell | 3,295 | $111,333 | 2.2% | $346,300 |
| Bartlett | 1,941 | $67,438 | 14.3% | $218,900 |
| Serenada | 1,444 | $154,653 | 1.5% | $480,100 |
| Thorndale | 1,113 | $64,013 | 9.9% | $183,900 |
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Population Overview
Taylor is a small city located in Texas, within Williamson County. The total population is 17,136. It ranks as the 187th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Taylor is 41.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Taylor is $75,508. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $285,800. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Taylor is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 45.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Taylor, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Taylor, Texas?
Taylor, Texas has a population of 17,136 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Taylor, TX?
The median household income in Taylor is $75,508, which is 6% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Taylor, TX?
The poverty rate in Taylor is 7.7%. This means approximately 1,290 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Taylor, Texas?
Taylor's population is 45.1% White, 7.3% Black, 45.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Taylor, TX?
The median home value in Taylor is $285,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
How educated is Taylor, Texas?
20.4% of adults (25+) in Taylor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.