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Taylor, Arkansas

Taylor, Arkansas, in Columbia county, is 43 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 195 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 566.

The People and Families of Taylor

In Taylor, about 59% of adults are married.

Taylor benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Taylor had a median family income of $39,167. Taylor has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Taylor Housing

About 86% of housing units in Taylor are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Taylor, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Taylor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Taylor People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Taylor Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Taylor, AR

Comparing Taylor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21
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