Taylor County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 19,972. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 44.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $63,142. This is 17% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $186,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Taylor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.7% 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 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.