Taylor County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,024 | — | #1,877 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,350 | -7.7% | #1,249 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $197,100 | -30.1% | #1,438 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,941 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -24.1% | #694 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Taylor County has a population of 20,024, making it the #1,877 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Taylor County is $69,350, ranking #1,249 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Taylor County is $197,100 (-30.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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92.6% of residents in Taylor County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Taylor County, Wisconsin
Taylor County, Wisconsin has a total population of 20,024, making it the 1,877th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Taylor County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Taylor County is $69,350, which ranks #1,249 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Taylor County is $197,100, 30.1% below the national median. Renters in Taylor County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Taylor County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Taylor County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Taylor County, Wisconsin 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.