Population 21,503 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Taylor County
Household size in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Taylor County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Taylor County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Taylor County: 16.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.1 points, even as the national share fell. Of Florida's 67 counties, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Taylor County
Renters in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Taylor County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 66.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.3% of the housing in Taylor County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Florida counties have a higher vacancy rate: only four of 67.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Taylor County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in Florida as a whole, where the median home dates to 1989. Taylor County has older homes than at least four in five Florida counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $580 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $630 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Taylor County costs $1,016 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $361 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Taylor County
Bachelor's degrees in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Taylor County: 19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Taylor County is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Florida as a whole (90.0%). The share with a diploma is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Taylor County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Taylor County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 5.2% |
| Lafayette County | 2.91 | 42.0 | 9.4% | 22.8% | 16.1% | 1990 | $843 | 10.3% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
| Wakulla County | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.1% | 18.1% | 11.8% | 1998 | $1,150 | 24.6% | 89.8% | 3.1% |
| Columbia County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 14.4% | 27.5% | 10.6% | 1989 | $1,045 | 17.0% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Union County | 2.59 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 1991 | $942 | 12.6% | 82.4% | 5.5% |
| Bradford County | 2.65 | 41.2 | 15.5% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 1985 | $958 | 14.9% | 83.5% | 4.4% |
| Gulf County | 2.14 | 48.2 | 10.3% | 19.2% | 29.5% | 1990 | $1,006 | 24.5% | 87.6% | 2.6% |
| Clay County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 24.1% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,739 | 27.9% | 92.5% | 3.7% |
| St. Johns County | 2.74 | 44.7 | 7.1% | 17.8% | 10.5% | 2005 | $2,274 | 53.0% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| St. Bernard Parish | 2.81 | 37.3 | 23.3% | 29.9% | 10.2% | 1980 | $1,157 | 17.2% | 82.2% | 7.5% |
| Orleans Parish | 2.46 | 39.2 | 16.0% | 48.8% | 18.9% | 1963 | $1,377 | 42.4% | 89.5% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Taylor County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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