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Taylor County, FL
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Taylor County, Florida.
Population
21,503
Land area
1,043sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Taylor County
Taylor County at a glance
- Taylor County is 95% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,073 a year, 34% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 (68% below Florida) and median rent is $988 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Perry (7,068) and Steinhatchee (756).
Local data for Taylor County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taylor County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,073
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$114,600
Prices -0.4% in a year
Median rent
$988/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,424), German Americans (1,300), Italian Americans (594).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,322
5,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,496
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $8,781 per person
PPP loans
$19.9M
337 loans, 2,905 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$71.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Taylor County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taylor County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
336
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
669
6.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taylor County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Taylor County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Taylor County, FL?
- Perry is the largest city or town in Taylor County, with about 7,068 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Taylor County?
- Taylor County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32336, 32347, 32348, 32356.
- What is the population of Taylor County, FL?
- About 21,503 people live in Taylor County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Taylor County?
- Taylor County borders Madison County, Dixie County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023