Taylor County, IA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Taylor County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,045 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.3 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.72% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,471 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Taylor County declined by 8.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,901 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Taylor County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Taylor County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,811 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.18% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Taylor County is about 10% lower than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Taylor County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $126,389 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $707 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.7% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Taylor County is about 14.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $707 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Taylor County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Taylor County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.7 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,744 | $4,383 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,033 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 222 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Cass County (8.9 min), Sioux County (10.0 min), Carroll County (10.7 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (27.8 min), Madison County (27.3 min), Harrison County (27.0 min).
The average commute time in Taylor County is 18 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Taylor County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Taylor County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Taylor County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Taylor County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Taylor County, Iowa.
What is the population of Taylor County, Iowa?
The population of Taylor County, Iowa is 6,045, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Taylor County, Iowa?
The population density of Taylor County, Iowa is 11.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Taylor County, Iowa?
The median household income in Taylor County, Iowa is $65,811, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Taylor County, Iowa?
The median home price in Taylor County, Iowa is $126,389, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Taylor County, Iowa?
The unemployment rate in Taylor County, Iowa is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.