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Taylor County, GA
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Taylor County, Georgia.
Population
7,786
Land area
377sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Taylor County
Taylor County at a glance
- Taylor County is 89% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,788 a year, 46% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,700 (71% below Georgia) and median rent is $630 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Butler (1,935), Reynolds (995) and Howard (54).
Local data for Taylor County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taylor County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,788
Poverty rate
32.1%
Median home value
$87,700
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$630/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (206), German Americans (119), Mexican Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,010
1,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.07M
FY 2026, $6,407 per person
PPP loans
$10.44M
367 loans, 1,081 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5,861
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Taylor County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taylor County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
211
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taylor County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Taylor County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Taylor County, GA?
- Butler is the largest city or town in Taylor County, with about 1,935 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Taylor County?
- Taylor County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31006, 31039, 31058, 31076, 31081.
- What is the population of Taylor County, GA?
- About 7,786 people live in Taylor County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Taylor County?
- Taylor County borders Peach County, Upson County, Crawford County, Macon County, Marion County, Talbot County, Schley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023