Taylor is a borough located in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Taylor has a 2024 population of 6,235. Taylor is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,277 in 2020.
The average household income in Taylor is $86,608 with a poverty rate of 14.07%. The median age in Taylor is 39.3 years: 38 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taylor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,000 | 79.86% |
| Other race | 496 | 7.92% |
| Two or more races | 437 | 6.98% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 2.87% |
| Asian | 148 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,441 | 2.51 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 924 | 2.87 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 794 | 1.23 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Female | 418 | 3.32 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 305 | 3.62 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 493 | 10.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 522 | 11.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 8.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,902 | 42.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 6.19% |
| Some College | 604 | 13.44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,724 | 3,305 | 786 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 280 | 43 |
| Other Race | 220 | 178 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 144 | 0 |
| Black | 155 | 154 | 36 |
| Asian | 133 | 84 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,214 | $41,907 | $60,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,447 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,672 | $46,159 | $33,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,798 | $23,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,399 | $42,295 | $37,434 |
| Some College | $37,222 | $36,389 | $47,821 |
$40,399
Average Earnings
$42,295
Average Male
$37,434
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.78% of Taylor residents speak only English, while 9.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,653 | 547 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 903 | 293 | 32.45% |
| Other | 496 | 136 | 27.42% |
| Black | 180 | 21 | 11.67% |
14.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
18.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taylor is Hispanic, with 32.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taylor is Black, with 11.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.33% |
| High School | 11.02% |
| Some College | 5.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.29% |
| Male Employed | 1.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,105 | $91,900 |
| Households | $60,446 | $86,608 |
| Married Families | $79,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,847 | $68,787 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
9%
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
80.71%
Born in Taylor
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
97.09% of Taylor residents were born in the United States, with 80.71% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,184 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 6,194 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 6,204 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 6,215 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 6,225 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 6,235 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 6,246 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 6,251 | -27 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 6,278 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 6,277 | 366 | 6.19% |
| 2019 | 5,911 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 5,939 | -20 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 5,959 | -39 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 5,998 | -54 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 6,052 | -137 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | 6,189 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 6,226 | -19 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,245 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 6,257 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 6,264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,475 | -466 | -6.71% |
| 1990 | 6,941 | -305 | -4.21% |
| 1980 | 7,246 | 269 | 3.86% |
| 1970 | 6,977 | 829 | 13.48% |
| 1960 | 6,148 | -1,028 | -14.33% |
| 1950 | 7,176 | -1,826 | -20.28% |
| 1940 | 9,002 | -1,426 | -13.67% |
| 1930 | 10,428 | 552 | 5.59% |
| 1920 | 9,876 | 816 | 9.01% |
| 1910 | 9,060 | 4,845 | 114.95% |
| 1900 | 4,215 | -1,969 | -31.84% |