Taylor County's estimated 2026 population is 16,544 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Taylor County is the 34th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,876 and has seen a growth of -1.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Taylor County includes 95.59% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (95.59%)
Two or more races (2.93%)
Black or African American (1.25%)
Native American (0.14%)
Asian (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,813 | 95.59% |
| Two or more races | 485 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Taylor County's average per capita income is $40,866. Household income levels show a median of $56,807. The poverty rate stands at 14.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,022 | - |
| Families | $66,949 | $86,577 |
| Households | $56,807 | $75,742 |
| Non Families | $31,040 | $49,087 |
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