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Taylor, Michigan
Taylor, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Taylor had 61,279 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 63,409 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 62,081 (±66). GEOID 2679000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
61,279
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 63,409 · ACS 2020-2024: 62,081 ±66
Median household income
$61,081
±$2,820 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$152,600
±$3,512 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,101
±$42 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Taylor and what county is it in?
Taylor is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 23.6 square miles of land, 2,685 residents per square mile in 2020.
Taylor is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Taylor, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 61,279 people lived in Taylor on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 63,409 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 62,081 (±66).
| Measure | Taylor | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 62,081 ±66 | 1,772,259 | +702 |
| Households | 25,228 ±633 | 700,591 | +1,198 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.06 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,537 ±672 | 801,083 | no clear change |
Taylor's population since 2000
From 65,868 in 2000 to 61,279 in 2025: down 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Taylor as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Taylor?
The median resident of Taylor is 37.9 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.9%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Taylor | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±1.4 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±1.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±1.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.2 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.7% ±2.8 pts | 47.9% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.9% ±2.3 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7% ±1.6 pts | 10.3% | +2.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5% ±2.2 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±1.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±1.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.4% ±2.2 pts | 27.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±1.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Taylor earn?
Half of Taylor's 25,228 households earn less than $61,081 a year (±$2,820), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $61,600 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Taylor | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,081 ±$2,820 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,769 ±$3,777 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,718 ±$1,651 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4% ±2.3 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.2% ±5.5 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7% ±2.4 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±0.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±1.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Taylor?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Taylor's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 by its owner (±$3,512). The median renter pays $1,101 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Taylor | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,600 ±$3,512 | $178,500 | +$34,084 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 ±$42 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0% ±5.5 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,254 ±$55 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7% ±2.5 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.3% ±2.5 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 26,537 ±672 | 801,083 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.8% ±2.2 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7% ±0.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±1.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Taylor building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Taylor in 2025 (11 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 9 of 12 months), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Taylor work and get to work?
79.6% of Taylor's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | Taylor | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5% ±2.1 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% ±1.2 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±2.3 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9% ±1.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±1.9 pts | 14.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±1.0 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Taylor?
23 census tracts lie mostly in Taylor (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,202 (Tract 5848.02) to $86,376 (Tract 5837).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5834Wayne County | 4,875 | $72,188 |
| Tract 5838Wayne County | 4,530 | $67,246 |
| Tract 5840Wayne County | 4,485 | $58,259 |
| Tract 5839Wayne County | 4,042 | $60,512 |
| Tract 5842Wayne County | 3,971 | $51,220 |
| Tract 5837Wayne County | 3,831 | $86,376 |
| Tract 5848.01Wayne County | 3,674 | $15,368 |
| Tract 5831.01Wayne County | 3,233 | $44,028 |
| Tract 5836Wayne County | 2,898 | $73,478 |
| Tract 5848.02Wayne County | 2,896 | $42,202 |
| Tract 5830.01Wayne County | 2,631 | $62,206 |
| Tract 5844Wayne County | 2,614 | $71,139 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Taylor) · Census block assignment files
How does Taylor compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Taylor is the 660th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Taylor ranks 988th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,236th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 988th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 960th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,091st | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 391st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 192nd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,006th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,089th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,169th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 577th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,003rd | 1,356 |
Taylor's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Taylor with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Taylor?
5 of the 57 figures for Taylor on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Taylor are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Taylor.