Taft is a CDP located in Orange County Florida. Taft has a 2024 population of 1,504. Taft is currently declining at a rate of -3.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,573 in 2020.
The average household income in Taft is $51,207 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median age in Taft is 50.1 years: 44.6 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taft was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 44.83% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 23.44% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 20.45% |
| Other race | 156 | 9.73% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 644 | 2.49 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 288 | 1.51 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 158 | 3.11 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 131 | 3.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 67 | 3 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 12.85% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 7.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 3.95% |
| High School Graduate | 435 | 35.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 10.63% |
| Some College | 244 | 20.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 677 | 506 | 33 |
| White | 384 | 290 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 280 | 212 | 0 |
| Black | 175 | 132 | 12 |
| Other Race | 107 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,558 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,833 | $49,107 | $30,408 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,632 | $44,276 | $11,953 |
| Overall | $30,924 | $37,162 | $17,059 |
| Some College | $16,591 | $28,214 | $15,758 |
$30,924
Average Earnings
$37,162
Average Male
$17,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.26% of Taft residents speak only English, while 69.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 868 | 144 | 16.59% |
| White | 440 | 93 | 21.14% |
| Multiple | 376 | 92 | 24.47% |
| Black | 328 | 15 | 4.57% |
| Other | 156 | 11 | 7.05% |
14.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.71%
Male Poverty Rate
16.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taft is Multiple, with 24.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taft is Black, with 4.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.42% |
| High School | 18.39% |
| Some College | 10.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.24% |
| Female Employed | 3.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,824 | $47,640 |
| Households | $40,536 | $51,207 |
| Married Families | $62,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,429 | $52,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 13.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.39%
Born in Taft
66.58%
Native Born
33.42%
Foreign Born
16.71%
Non Citizen
16.71%
Naturalized
66.58% of Taft residents were born in the United States, with 20.39% having been born in Florida. 16.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,504 | -50 | -3.22% |
| 2023 | 1,554 | -50 | -3.12% |
| 2022 | 1,604 | 79 | 5.18% |
| 2021 | 1,525 | -48 | -3.05% |
| 2020 | 1,573 | 310 | 24.54% |
| 2019 | 1,263 | -209 | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 1,472 | -402 | -21.45% |
| 2017 | 1,874 | 57 | 3.14% |
| 2016 | 1,817 | -35 | -1.89% |
| 2015 | 1,852 | -294 | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 2,146 | -87 | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 2,233 | -10 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,243 | 20 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2,223 | 18 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 2,205 | 0 | 0% |