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Taylor, TX


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Taylor, Texas

Taylor, Texas, in Williamson county, is 16 miles E of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 28 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The city is considered part of the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Taylor has a population of 13,575.

The People and Families of Taylor

In Taylor, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Taylor is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 32% of Taylor is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Taylor had a median family income of $46,604.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Taylor ($550). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Taylor Housing

About 66% 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 Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTaylor Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Taylor Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Taylor, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime67

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