Population 20,024 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Taylor County
Household size in Taylor County
| Period | Taylor County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Taylor County has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Household size has climbed from 2.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Taylor County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Taylor County: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Wisconsin counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only five of 72.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Taylor County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Taylor County: 15.0% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Taylor County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $551 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $580 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $662 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $871 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$319 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Taylor County pays $871 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $319 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Taylor County: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only six have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Taylor County have finished high school (91.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Wisconsin as a whole (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Taylor County has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 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 | 2.49 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 20.3% | 15.0% | 1978 | $871 | 17.2% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Clark County | 2.74 | 36.5 | 7.8% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1971 | $846 | 12.8% | 81.8% | 3.7% |
| Lincoln County | 2.19 | 48.9 | 9.2% | 20.5% | 18.5% | 1973 | $779 | 19.7% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Marathon County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,010 | 28.5% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
| Rusk County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 22.1% | 22.4% | 1978 | $904 | 16.8% | 92.6% | 5.1% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 7.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 1976 | $994 | 23.9% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Eau Claire County | 2.35 | 37.2 | 8.0% | 39.0% | 5.4% | 1978 | $1,091 | 36.7% | 95.6% | 2.8% |
| Langlade County | 2.19 | 48.7 | 8.8% | 23.1% | 21.8% | 1969 | $751 | 17.4% | 91.2% | 3.3% |
| Barron County | 2.36 | 45.8 | 8.8% | 22.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $928 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 2.8% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Forest County | 2.31 | 48.5 | 10.8% | 18.0% | 47.3% | 1979 | $592 | 16.2% | 90.5% | 2.8% |
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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