Taylor County's estimated 2026 population is 16,088 with a growth rate of -1.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Taylor County is the 35th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,876 and has seen a growth of -4.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 13,111 adults, (3,517 of whom are seniors) in Taylor County.
Female: 8,186 (49.7%)
Male: 8,301 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Taylor County includes 95.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,680 | 95.11% |
| Two or more races | 671 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.13% |
Taylor County's average per capita income is $46,057. Household income levels show a median of $57,795. The poverty rate stands at 13.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,566 | - |
| Families | $67,481 | $87,966 |
| Households | $57,795 | $76,818 |
| Non Families | $32,986 | $47,373 |
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