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County population in July 2007: 19,771 (34% urban, 66% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 5,725
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,451
% of renters here:  20%
State:  30%
Land area: 1042 sq. mi.
Water area: 190.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 19 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Taylor County: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (20.3%), Educational,health and social services (15.8%), Retail trade (10.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 73%
  • Government: 20%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 7%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Taylor County, Florida:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.9%)
  • Black (19.0%)
  • American Indian (1.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  37.8 years
Florida median age:  38.7 years

Males: 9,833  (51.1%)
Females: 9,423  (48.9%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $28,588
County population in 2003: 19,380
Jobs in 2003: 6,781

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Taylor County,FL real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 8,417
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.8%

Average household size:
Taylor County:  2.5 people
Florida:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,983 ($30,032 in 1999)
This county:  $36,983
Florida:  $47,804

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $378 (lower quartile is $240, upper quartile is $515)
This county:  $378
State:  $794

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $144,466 (it was $53,900 in 2000)
Taylor County:  $144,466
Florida:  $230,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $68,759 - $212,863

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $193,082
Here:  $193,082
State:  $334,342

Townhouses or other attached units: $149,362
Here:  $149,362
State:  $258,333

In 2-unit structures: $150,387
Here:  $150,387
State:  $289,450

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $242,461
Here:  $242,461
State:  $240,504

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $189,119
Here:  $189,119
State:  $281,565

Mobile homes: $39,195
Here:  $39,195
State:  $43,568

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $12,115
Here:  $12,115
State:  $47,032
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,257
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $331

Institutionalized population: 1,211


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 5
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 87
  • Burglaries: 101
  • Thefts: 73
  • Auto thefts: 8

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 2
  • Assaults: 51
  • Burglaries: 200
  • Thefts: 156
  • Auto thefts: 12

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Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2000: 45 buildings, average cost: $58,300
  • 2001: 72 buildings, average cost: $83,500
  • 2002: 55 buildings, average cost: $71,900
  • 2003: 56 buildings, average cost: $95,500
  • 2004: 71 buildings, average cost: $114,000
  • 2005: 89 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2006: 75 buildings, average cost: $163,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Taylor County Florida:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 63.7%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 35.5%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $500 (0.9%)

Taylor County household income distribution in 2007 Taylor County home values distribution


Taylor County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  18.0%
Whole state:  12.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  6.8%
Whole state:  5.7%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Taylor County is $452 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $602 a month.

Cities in this county include: Perry.

Neighboring counties: Dixie County , Jefferson County , Lafayette County , Madison County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Taylor County: Adams Beach (A), Lake Bird (B), Jug Island (C), Jabo Camp (D), Spring Warrior Camp (E), Spring Warriors (F), Huxford Camp (G), Yates Camp (H), Econfina Landing (I), Ezell Camp (J), Camp Misery (K), Cedar Island (L), Foley Junction (M), Fenholloway Station (N), Foley Station (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Taylor County include: Mount Carmel Church (A), Mount Gilead Church (B), Athena Church (C), Friendship Church (D), Oakland Church (E), Pine Level Church (F), Pisgah Church (G), Pleasant Grove Church (H), Purity Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sealey Cemetery (1), Poorspot Cemetery (2), Spring Hill Cemetery (3), Faulkner Cemetery (4), Steinhatchee Cemetery (5), New Hope Cemetery (6), Kinsey Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Shaw Pond (A), Sand Island Slough (B), Andrews Lake (C), Clay Hole Pond (D), Lily Pond (E), Mud Lake (F), George Ann Lake (G), Rock Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tetabar Creek (A), Oyster Creek (B), Boggy Creek (C), Natural Well Branch (D), Pearly Island Creek (E), Bivens Creek (F), Big Bear Creek (G), Bevins Creek (H), Middle Warrior Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Taylor County include: Forest Capital Museum State Park (1), Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (2), Econfina River State Park (3), Tide Swamp Wildlife Management Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Bonita Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in December 2008:
Here:  4.4%
Florida:  4.5%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 585
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 70.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%

Number of foreign born residents: 319 (76% naturalized citizens)

Taylor County:  1.7%
Whole state:  16.7%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 13
  • 1990 to 1994: 55
  • 1985 to 1989: 53
  • 1980 to 1984: 17
  • 1975 to 1979: 38
  • 1970 to 1974: 20
  • 1970 to 1974: 27
  • 1965 to 1969: 96


Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 87.4%

Taylor County marital status for males
Taylor County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 5,285
  • One, attached: 57
  • Two: 114
  • 3 or 4: 107
  • 5 to 9: 140
  • 10 to 19: 46
  • 20 or more: 31
  • Mobile homes: 3,517
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 349

Housing units in Taylor County with a mortgage: 1,507 (116 second mortgage, 44 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,676

Here:  47.3% with mortgage
State:  71.7% with mortgage


Religon statistics

Total adherents: 9,075
Total congregations: 44

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents6,553 (72.2%)628 (6.9%)371 (4.1%)345 (3.8%)307 (3.4%)
Congregations17 (38.6%)5 (11.4%)1 (2.3%)4 (9.1%)4 (9.1%)
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodChurch of God of ProphecyChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Other religions
Adherents220 (2.4%)200 (2.2%)100 (1.1%)100 (1.1%)251 (2.8%)
Congregations1 (2.3%)1 (2.3%)2 (4.5%)1 (2.3%)8 (18.2%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.


Agriculture in Taylor County
Average size of farms: 532 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $132221
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $835.59
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 94.56%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $105752
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 1.62%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 9.89%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $31207
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 95.05%
Average age of principal farm operators: 60 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.15

Taylor County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Florida state average. It is 1.7 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 6 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/12/1974, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Paper (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (15%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Germany (16%)
  • Cuba (15%)
  • Canada (13%)
  • Greece (8%)
  • India (6%)
  • Philippines (5%)
  • Romania (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Taylor County (%):



  • United States or American (27%)
  • English (10%)
  • Irish (9%)
  • German (7%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)
  • French (except Basque) (2%)
  • Italian (2%)


Taylor County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 5,547 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 1,150 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 13 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 22 (0%)
  • Walked: 212 (3%)
  • Other means: 134 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 140 (2%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Taylor County, Florida
  • 965 people in state prisons
  • 142 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 104 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $42,758.

6.32% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,256 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.32%
Florida average:  8.71%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.46% relocated from other counties in Florida ($45,376 average AGI)
1.86% relocated from other states ($10,880 average AGI)
Taylor County:  1.86%
Florida average:  4.24%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Leon County, FL  0.54% ($29,528 average AGI)
from Suwannee County, FL  0.29% ($38,105)
from Hillsborough County, FL  0.29% ($31,737)
from Madison County, FL  0.26% ($37,882)
from Wakulla County, FL  0.18% ($22,500)
from Dixie County, FL  0.18% ($15,083)
from Alachua County, FL  0.17% ($23,455)


5.28% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,041 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.28%
Florida average:  7.73%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.37% relocated to other counties in Florida ($17,128 average AGI)
1.91% relocated to other states ($9,913 average AGI)
Taylor County:  1.91%
Florida average:  3.31%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Leon County, FL  0.76% ($29,960 average AGI)
to Madison County, FL  0.26% ($32,588)
to Dixie County, FL  0.20% ($25,154)
to Alachua County, FL  0.18% ($20,083)
to Hillsborough County, FL  0.18% ($24,583)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.6
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.2



Births per 1000 population in Taylor County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.0
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.6



Deaths per 1000 population in Taylor County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.7
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 8.7



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Taylor County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 3,227 (2,593 aged, 634 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 5.18
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 11544.24
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 248.820
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 36457.42

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1253.690
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1146.670
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 10.19

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 10.61
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 45.87

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 5.1

Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996 : 1


Household type by relationship


Households: 18,025
  • In family households: 15,637 (3,695 male householders, 1,462 female householders)
    3,929 spouses, 5,310 children (4,712 natural, 194 adopted, 404 stepchildren), 458 grandchildren, 97 brothers or sisters, 58 parents, 165 other relatives, 463 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 2,388 (940 male householders (788 living alone)), 1,064 female householders (945 living alone)), 384 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,231 (1,225 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,326 2-persons, 1,194 3-persons, 935 4-persons, 487 5-persons, 161 6-persons, 54 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,733 1-person, 204 2-persons, 45 3-persons, 22 4-persons.

95.7% of residents of Taylor County speak English at home.
2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (74% speak English very well, 10% speak English well, 15% speak English not well).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (79% speak English very well, 16% speak English well, 5% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (59% speak English very well, 41% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $133,571,000 ($6924 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $15,577,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $54,634,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $30,917,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $9,000
Federal grants: $32,869,000
Federal procurement contracts: $12,625,000 ($11,982,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,517,000 ($255,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $239,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $3,249,000
Federal Government insurance: $67,036,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,214
Here:  62 per 1000 residents
State:  63 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,145
Here:  58 per 1000 residents
State:  49 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +11
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  +30 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +320
Here:  +16 per 1000 residents
State:  +59 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Taylor County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.73 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.4
State:  5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.5
State:  3.8



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 212
  • 1995 to 1998: 1,019
  • 1990 to 1994: 989
  • 1980 to 1989: 2,481
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,671
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,316
  • 1950 to 1959: 891
  • 1940 to 1949: 470
  • 1939 or earlier: 597

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Taylor County, Florida:
  • 1 room: 18
  • 2 rooms: 136
  • 3 rooms: 339
  • 4 rooms: 880
  • 5 rooms: 1,658
  • 6 rooms: 1,245
  • 7 rooms: 761
  • 8 rooms: 427
  • 9+ rooms: 261


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Taylor County, Florida:
  • 1 room: 14
  • 2 rooms: 93
  • 3 rooms: 209
  • 4 rooms: 388
  • 5 rooms: 442
  • 6 rooms: 202
  • 7 rooms: 71
  • 8 rooms: 14
  • 9+ rooms: 18


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Taylor County:
  • no bedroom: 18
  • 1 bedroom: 323
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,516
  • 3 bedrooms: 3,186
  • 4 bedrooms: 605
  • 5+ bedrooms: 77


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Taylor County:
  • no bedroom: 14
  • 1 bedroom: 266
  • 2 bedrooms: 612
  • 3 bedrooms: 504
  • 4 bedrooms: 48
  • 5+ bedrooms: 7


Cars and other vehicles available in Taylor County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 360
  • 1 vehicle: 1,789
  • 2 vehicles: 2,554
  • 3 vehicles: 779
  • 4 vehicles: 183
  • 5+ vehicles: 60


Cars and other vehicles available in Taylor County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 428
  • 1 vehicle: 660
  • 2 vehicles: 296
  • 3 vehicles: 54
  • 4 vehicles: 5
  • 5+ vehicles: 8


61% of Taylor County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 52% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 71% lived in Florida.

Taylor County:  61.5%
State average:  51.1%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 13302
  • Northeast: 1057
  • Midwest: 1251
  • South: 2900
  • West: 268

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $41,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Electricity (55.3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (21.0%)
  • Utility gas (19.7%)
  • Wood (2.7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.0%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Electricity (45.3%)
  • Utility gas (33.3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19.5%)
  • Wood (1.1%)
  • No fuel used (0.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 144
Here:  6.3%
Florida:  11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 53
Here:  4.4%
Florida:  9.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 59
Here:  11.6%
Florida:  21.0%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Taylor County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2007:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


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Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)


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Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)




Fatalities (per 100,000 population)


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