Demographics
An Influx of Talent
New families are flocking to Taylor for our affordable housing and progressive attitude. These individuals are highly educated and entrepreneurial, seeking jobs in Greater Austin but hoping for a shorter commute time. We have more talent than jobs – one more reason this is an opportune time to invest in Taylor.
Population
1990
2000
2005 est.
2000-2005% Growth
City of Taylor
11,472
13,575
15,041
9.7 %
15-mile radius
32,439
61,342
89,648
31.5 %
Williamson
139,551
249,967
333,457
25.0 %
Austin-SM MSA
846,227
1,249,763
1,452,529
16.2 %
State of Texas
17,044,714
20,851,792
22,859,968
9.6 %
Source: Claritas; US Census Bureau
Demographics: 15-mile Radius
2006 Estimate
Unemployment Rate: Williamson County, Dec. 2006
3.8 %
% of Population Aged 25-45
30.8 %
% of Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
27.3 %
Number of Households
30,445
% Increase: Number of Households 2000-2005
31.1 %
Median Household Income* (2000)
$38,549
% Households Earning $75,000+ Annually
41.8%
% Households Earning $75,000+ (5-Mile Radius)
25.0 %
Source: Claritas; US Census Bureau;
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission
