Taylor County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,544, reflecting a 0.32% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Taylor County is the 34th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,876 and has grown -1.97% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 13,111 adults, (3,517 of whom are seniors) in Taylor County.
Female: 8,186 (49.7%)
Male: 8,301 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Taylor County includes 95.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,680 | 95.11% |
| Two or more races | 671 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.13% |
Taylor County 's average per capita income is $46,057. Household income levels show a median of $57,795. The poverty rate stands at 13.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,566 | - |
| Families | $67,481 | $87,966 |
| Households | $57,795 | $76,818 |
| Non Families | $32,986 | $47,373 |
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