Taylor County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,641, reflecting a -1.6% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Taylor County is the 96th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 6,322 and has grown -10.77% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 42 years
There are 4,538 adults, (1,342 of whom are seniors) in Taylor County.
Female: 2,868 (48.9%)
Male: 3,000 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Taylor County includes 90.2% White, 5.44% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,293 | 90.2% |
| Other race | 319 | 5.44% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 3.73% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.15% |
Taylor County 's average per capita income is $46,068. Household income levels show a median of $67,740. The poverty rate stands at 11.01%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,350 | - |
| Families | $76,754 | $96,089 |
| Households | $67,740 | $82,896 |
| Non Families | $40,313 | $50,297 |
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