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Taft, TX
City in San Patricio County, Texas.
Population
2,871
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,720
ZIP codes
0
Taft and its ZIP codes
Taft at a glance
- Taft is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,032, 7% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,200 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $1,179 a month.
Local data for Taft, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taft, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,032
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$1,179/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,963), German Americans (335), Irish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Patricio County. PPP loans are for Taft.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,297
21,467 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Taft, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taft, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,174
9.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 44°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taft, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.5%
U.S. 11.1% +23.4 pts
Cities near Taft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taft SouthwestCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Loma LindaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| GregoryCity | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| La Paloma AdditionCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Rancho ChicoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| SintonCity | 7.7 mi | 5.1 |
| PortlandCity | 7.7 mi | 12.1 |
| TradewindsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Del SolCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Morgan FarmCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| OdemCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| St. PaulCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| BaysideTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| InglesideCity | 14 mi | 16.9 |
| FalmanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Ingleside on the BayCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taft, TX in?
- Taft is in San Patricio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Taft, TX?
- About 2,871 people live in Taft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taft?
- Nearby places include Taft Southwest (1.1 mi), Loma Linda (6.7 mi), Gregory (7.1 mi), La Paloma Addition (7.2 mi), Rancho Chico (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023