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 $51,553 with a poverty rate of 18.1%. The median age in Taft is 47.4 years: 43.7 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taft was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 782 | 41.89% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 24.75% |
| Two or more races | 378 | 20.25% |
| Other race | 245 | 13.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 771 | 2.42 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 363 | 1.3 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 152 | 3.81 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 133 | 3.01 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 123 | 3.37 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 17.31% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 6.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 516 | 38.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 11.02% |
| Some College | 214 | 15.83% |
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 | 611 | 445 | 45 |
| White | 501 | 347 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 212 | 19 |
| Black | 259 | 174 | 9 |
| Other Race | 136 | 106 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 77.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,179 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,393 | $50,441 | $30,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,587 | $36,422 | $24,293 |
| Some College | $18,798 | $0 | $17,885 |
$30,587
Average Earnings
$36,422
Average Male
$24,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.69% of Taft residents speak only English, while 51.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 835 | 144 | 17.25% |
| White | 608 | 143 | 23.52% |
| Multiple | 378 | 92 | 24.34% |
| Black | 462 | 67 | 14.5% |
| Other | 245 | 10 | 4.08% |
18.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.51%
Male Poverty Rate
16.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taft is Multiple, with 24.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taft is Other, with 4.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.55% |
| High School | 17.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.97% |
| Some College | 6.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.72% |
| Female Employed | 4.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,122 | $52,708 |
| Households | $40,161 | $51,553 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,048 | $45,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.1%
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
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 11.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
32.4%
Born in Taft
70.17%
Native Born
29.83%
Foreign Born
17.68%
Non Citizen
12.16%
Naturalized
70.17% of Taft residents were born in the United States, with 32.4% having been born in Florida. 17.68% 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% |