Taylor County, Georgia
Located in Georgia, Taylor County has a population of 7,786 residents and a median age of 44.0 years, making it the #2,666 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 32.1%. The median home value is $87,700, and the median household income is $41,788, which is 44% below the national median.
Demographics
Taylor County has a population of 7,786, making it the #2,666 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Taylor County is $41,788, ranking #3,039 out of 3,222 counties — 44.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.1% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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Housing
The median home value in Taylor County is $87,700 (-68.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $630/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.9%.
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Education
In Taylor County, 17.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 48.0% below the national average, ranking #2,426 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Taylor County is 73.4 years. 29.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
23.7% of adults in Taylor County smoke , 42.7% are obese , and 14.8% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 39.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
39.2% of children in Taylor County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Taylor County is 60.4%. The mean commute time is 35.6 min, which is 28.9% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Taylor County voted Republican with a margin of 31.0%. The vote was 34.3% Dem / 65.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.1 toward Republicans .
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About Taylor County, Georgia
Taylor County, Georgia has a total population of 7,786, making it the 2,666th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Taylor County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Taylor County is $41,788, which ranks #3,039 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Taylor County is $87,700, 68.9% below the national median. Renters in Taylor County pay a median gross rent of $630 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Taylor County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.
Taylor County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Taylor County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.