Population 62,081 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Taylor
Household size in Taylor
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Taylor has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Household size has dropped from 2.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Taylor are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Detroit area, where the median age is 41.0. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Taylor (17.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 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
Renters in Taylor
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Taylor is about as common as it is nationally: 33.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Detroit area as a whole (28.8%). More than four in ten owners (45.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast.
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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Taylor: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Taylor is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $834 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $851 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,235 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$400 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Taylor costs $1,235 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $400 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Taylor
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Taylor have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Taylor never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Taylor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Taylor: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 2.50 | 38.7 | 17.7% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 1966 | $1,235 | 15.3% | 86.2% | 7.7% |
| Allen Park | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 1955 | $1,239 | 31.7% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Southgate | 2.39 | 41.0 | 11.8% | 32.8% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,294 | 21.7% | 88.4% | 4.4% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.74 | 35.8 | 16.6% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 1954 | $1,175 | 10.9% | 80.2% | 8.3% |
| Romulus | 2.65 | 38.1 | 18.0% | 26.2% | 7.8% | 1979 | $1,084 | 17.1% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Inkster | 2.66 | 35.3 | 26.2% | 53.2% | 15.2% | 1958 | $1,149 | 12.7% | 84.0% | 15.5% |
| Riverview | 2.41 | 40.4 | 9.5% | 32.9% | 8.1% | 1971 | $1,302 | 20.5% | 91.3% | 3.1% |
| Wyandotte | 2.29 | 40.8 | 12.8% | 26.3% | 7.8% | 1949 | $1,078 | 23.0% | 92.4% | 3.3% |
| Melvindale | 3.24 | 29.7 | 11.1% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 70.8% | 5.7% |
| Dearborn Heights | 2.82 | 35.4 | 10.4% | 29.5% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,396 | 24.3% | 89.0% | 7.8% |
| Ecorse | 2.53 | 38.6 | 19.1% | 37.8% | 11.0% | 1953 | $846 | 9.0% | 71.4% | 8.2% |
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. 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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