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Taft, FL
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
Population
2,730
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,773
ZIP codes
0
Taft and its ZIP codes
Taft at a glance
- Taft is about 6.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,735, 25% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (55% below Florida) and median rent is $1,512 a month.
Local data for Taft, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taft, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,735
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$1,512/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (750), Honduran Americans (478), German Americans (214).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Taft.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,599
954,330 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.99B
FY 2026, $9,785 per person
How people get to work
Taft, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taft, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13,113
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 50°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taft, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
Cities near Taft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sky LakeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Pine CastleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Belle IsleCity | 3.1 mi | 2.4 |
| SouthchaseCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Meadow WoodsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 11.2 |
| Oak RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.6 |
| EdgewoodCity | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Tangelo ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Holden LakesCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| WilliamsburgCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Hunters CreekCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7 |
| Holden HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Buenaventura LakesCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Doctor PhillipsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake HartCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taft, FL in?
- Taft is in Orange County, Florida.
- What is the population of Taft, FL?
- About 2,730 people live in Taft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taft?
- Nearby places include Sky Lake (2.7 mi), Pine Castle (2.7 mi), Belle Isle (3.1 mi), Southchase (3.6 mi), Meadow Woods (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023