Taylor, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Taylor, Texas is 16,767 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 188th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $71,665, the median home value is $246,800, and the median age is 41.0.
The population has grown 16.2% since 2010 (15,378 → 17,872).
16,767
Population
741
People / sq mi
$71,665
Median Income
$246,800
Median Home Value
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Taylor covers 22.6 sq mi of land at 741 people per square mile.
About Taylor, TX
What distinguishes Taylor is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 741 people per square mile. With 16,767 residents, Taylor is a city in Texas.
Median household income is $71,665, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $246,800, with typical rent around $1,181.
College attainment is 18.6%, below the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taylor city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Taylor city had a population of 15,378 in 2010 and 17,872 in 2024, a 16.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,872 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.10%.
17,872
Population (2024)
15,378
Population (2010)
17,872
Peak (2024)
1.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,378 |
| 2011 | 15,776 |
| 2012 | 16,054 |
| 2013 | 16,184 |
| 2014 | 16,428 |
| 2015 | 16,643 |
| 2016 | 16,831 |
| 2017 | 17,012 |
| 2018 | 17,185 |
| 2019 | 17,383 |
| 2020 | 16,438 |
| 2021 | 16,907 |
| 2022 | 17,060 |
| 2023 | 17,457 |
| 2024 | 17,872 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,665
Median Household Income
$35,387
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$246,800
Median Home Value
$1,181
Median Rent
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.1%
High School+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
76.1%
Public Transit
11.3%
Work From Home
30.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.2%
Foreign Born
72.4%
Non-English at Home
8.2%
Veterans
15.7%
With Disability
86.7%
Health Insurance
95.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Taylor, Texas has a population of 16,767 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 188th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Taylor, Texas is $71,665, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Taylor, Texas is $246,800, with median monthly rent at $1,181 and a homeownership rate of 72.4%.
The median age in Taylor, Texas is 41.0 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has grown 16.2% since 2010 (15,378 → 17,872).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.