Taylor County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,868 | — | #2,820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,740 | -9.9% | #1,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,200 | -58.4% | #2,728 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,371 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.7% | #1,002 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Taylor County has a population of 5,868, making it the #2,820 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Taylor County is $67,740, ranking #1,361 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Taylor County is $117,200 (-58.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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96.5% of residents in Taylor County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Taylor County, Iowa
Taylor County, Iowa has a total population of 5,868, making it the 2,820th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Taylor County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Taylor County is $67,740, which ranks #1,361 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Taylor County is $117,200, 58.4% below the national median. Renters in Taylor County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Taylor County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Taylor County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Taylor County, Iowa 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.