Taft is a city located in San Patricio County Texas. Taft has a 2024 population of 2,951. Taft is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,803 in 2020.
The average household income in Taft is $80,103 with a poverty rate of 23.43%. The median age in Taft is 35 years: 32.2 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taft was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,501 | 52.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,113 | 39.09% |
| Other race | 171 | 6.01% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 859 | 3.31 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 442 | 3.81 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.24 | 55 | 45 |
| Female | 158 | 4.56 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 70 | 2.94 | 50 | 50 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 14.06% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 4.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 9.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 3.05% |
| High School Graduate | 667 | 38.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 8.01% |
| Some College | 379 | 21.84% |
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 | 1,289 | 958 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 695 | 552 | 41 |
| White | 422 | 382 | 86 |
| Other Race | 66 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 39 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,262 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,792 | $156,375 | $81,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,898 | $42,125 | $25,564 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,530 | $37,045 | $23,077 |
| Overall | $40,339 | $46,688 | $29,426 |
| Some College | $45,667 | $50,227 | $37,000 |
$40,339
Average Earnings
$46,688
Average Male
$29,426
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.26% of Taft residents speak only English, while 35.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,101 | 615 | 29.27% |
| Multiple | 1,113 | 329 | 29.56% |
| Other | 171 | 82 | 47.95% |
| White | 679 | 32 | 4.71% |
| Black | 47 | 12 | 25.53% |
23.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.17%
Male Poverty Rate
23.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taft is Other, with 47.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taft is White, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.21% |
| High School | 7.8% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.25% |
| Male Employed | 3.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,115 | $82,089 |
| Households | $67,431 | $80,103 |
| Married Families | $99,318 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,766 | $68,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 9.78% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 6.73% |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 9.14% |
| Other Race | 10 | 13.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
88.48%
Born in Taft
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
98.88% of Taft residents were born in the United States, with 88.48% having been born in Texas. 0.35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,136 | 37 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 3,099 | 37 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 3,062 | 37 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 3,025 | 37 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 2,988 | 37 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 2,951 | 37 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 2,914 | 39 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 2,875 | 54 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 2,821 | 18 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 2,803 | -66 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 2,869 | -34 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 2,903 | -41 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 2,944 | -58 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 3,002 | -75 | -2.44% |
| 2015 | 3,077 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 3,067 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,063 | 21 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 3,042 | 20 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 3,022 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 3,038 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,396 | 174 | 5.4% |
| 1990 | 3,222 | -464 | -12.59% |
| 1980 | 3,686 | 412 | 12.58% |
| 1970 | 3,274 | -189 | -5.46% |
| 1960 | 3,463 | 485 | 16.29% |
| 1950 | 2,978 | 292 | 10.87% |
| 1940 | 2,686 | -450 | -14.35% |