Taylor, Dubuque County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Taylor, Iowa, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Taylor, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Taylor, Iowa. The estimated population of Taylor, Iowa is 4,131 people, with a median age of 36.7.

We can look at the total population in Taylor over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,131
-1.03% +2.10%
2020
4,174
+2.4%
-
2019
4,076
-1.09% -
2018
4,121
+1.85%
-
2017
4,046
- -

Population of Taylor, Iowa by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.3%
93.9%
+1.49%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
4.2%
-11.90%
Asian
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1.7%
-52.94%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Taylor, Iowa by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.7 -2.65% 34.4 -2.55% 39.9 -1.48%
2020 37.7 +1.34% 35.3 +1.44% 40.5 +0.75%
2019 37.2 +3.62% 34.8 +2.65% 40.2 +3.34%
2018 35.9 +2.28% 33.9 -3.14% 38.9 +10.2%
2017 35.1 - 35 - 35.3 -

The median age of Taylor, Iowa gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 195 +30.77% 269 -39.68% 261 176
10 to 19 381 +19.16% 361 +11.08% 455 384
20 to 29 303 -26.47% 305 -33.24% 225 215
30 to 39 224 +9.46% 179 +35.54% 241 246
40 to 49 259 -16.43% 336 -29.13% 216 245
50 to 59 291 -1.79% 232 -12.25% 284 201
60 to 69 211 +29.74% 226 +35.31% 276 316
70+ 112 +26.97% 162 +49.37% 136 254

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Taylor, Iowa is $76,179.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Taylor.

  • Under 25
    $65,938.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,870.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,929.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,964.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Taylor, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Taylor, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Taylor, Iowa is currently $83,171.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.02% of households in Taylor are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Taylor against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    21.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Taylor is $32,550.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Taylor by the total population of Taylor.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Taylor, Iowa, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Taylor to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Taylor that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Taylor over the age of 16 is 3,170.

Of those people, a total of 73.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Taylor is 70.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 315 44.80% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 235 87.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 205 95.60% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 241 99.60% 6.70%
35 to 44 years 473 96.80% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 444 97.30% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 275 92.00% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 334 68.00% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 445 36.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 203 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Taylor. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,116 73.00% 2.10%
Black or African American 6 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 100.00% 100.00%
Two or more races 29 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 96 70.80% 23.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,036 73.30% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Taylor as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Taylor is 2,249, with median earnings of $41,002.00.

Women in Taylor, Iowa earning approximately 72.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,249 $41,002.00
Male 1,124 $45,521.00
Female 1,125 $32,773.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 142 $75,625.00
Business and Financial 120 $59,559.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $61,786.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $78,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $4,792.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 152 $40,227.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $55,509.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $46,667.00
Healthcare Support 121 $30,664.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $27,083.00
Law Enforcement 9 $51,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $19,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $25,952.00
Personal Care and Service 125 $16,771.00
Sales 165 $21,932.00
Office and Administrative Support 269 $43,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $28,056.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $53,859.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $56,875.00
Production 210 $42,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $65,625.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 97 $80,363.00 45 $60,625.00
Business and Financial 68 $38,333.00 52 $59,853.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $64,250.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $79,063.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 28 $4,444.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $57,813.00 137 $40,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 40 $55,648.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $127,813.00 121 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 118 $30,547.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $92,813.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 29 $19,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $37,750.00 60 $25,595.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 121 $16,771.00
Sales 80 $38,636.00 85 $15,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 75 $58,750.00 194 $40,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $16,563.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 167 $53,859.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $56,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 177 $42,674.00 33 $33,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $65,625.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,590 households in Taylor, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,087 families in Taylor with an average family size of 3.2 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 907 65 115 503
Average Household Size 3.2 3.86 3.03 1.13
Total Families 907 65 115 0
Average Household Size 3.2 3.75 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 1,087 families in Taylor, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Taylor:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,622 housing units in Taylor, Iowa.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,590 98.03%
Vacant 32 1.97%

15.97% of the total 1,622 housing units in Taylor are rental units. This is approximately 259 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,286 are occupied by the owner - or 79.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Taylor is $784.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Taylor that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    45
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    214
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    33
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Taylor is $195,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Taylor that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    59
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    273
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    323
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    321
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    253
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Taylor. The chart below shows the number of properties in Taylor that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    312
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    147
  • 1960 to 1969
    96
  • 1970 to 1979
    311
  • 1980 to 1989
    74
  • 1990 to 1999
    224
  • 2000 to 2009
    288
  • 2010 to 2013
    127
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Taylor that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    37
  • 1 vehicle available
    403
  • 2 vehicles available
    570
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    580

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Taylor get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Taylor that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Taylor.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    155
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    354
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    303
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    394
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    278
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    188
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    221
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    18
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    28
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    86
  • 90 or more minutes
    10

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Taylor, Iowa in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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