Taft Southwest is a CDP located in Aransas County Texas. Taft Southwest has a 2024 population of 1,469. Taft Southwest is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,440 in 2020.
The average household income in Taft Southwest is $48,654 with a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median age in Taft Southwest is 30.9 years: 42.1 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taft Southwest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 975 | 66.42% |
| White | 410 | 27.93% |
| Other race | 83 | 5.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 477 | 3.08 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 158 | 3.13 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 129 | 0 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 115 | 5.2 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 75 | 3.29 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 24.26% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 2.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 1.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 406 | 41.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 16.24% |
| Some College | 148 | 15.03% |
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 | 960 | 561 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 556 | 352 | 0 |
| Other Race | 75 | 24 | 0 |
| White | 25 | 25 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,986 | $48,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,357 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,079 | $48,924 | $26,409 |
| Some College | $51,346 | $0 | $0 |
$39,079
Average Earnings
$48,924
Average Male
$26,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.5% of Taft Southwest residents speak only English, while 53.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,430 | 163 | 11.4% |
| Other | 83 | 63 | 75.9% |
11.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.85%
Male Poverty Rate
9.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taft Southwest is Other, with 75.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taft Southwest is Hispanic, with 11.4% 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 7.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.56% |
| Some College | 8.88% |
| High School | 8.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,880 | $61,237 |
| Households | $50,239 | $48,654 |
| Married Families | $49,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,875 | $14,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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
52
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46 | 4.79% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 7.19% |
| White | 12 | 3.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
94.28%
Born in Taft Southwest
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Taft Southwest residents were born in the United States, with 94.28% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,469 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,469 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,468 | -69 | -4.49% |
| 2021 | 1,537 | 97 | 6.74% |
| 2020 | 1,440 | 458 | 46.64% |
| 2019 | 982 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 980 | -14 | -1.41% |
| 2017 | 994 | -169 | -14.53% |
| 2016 | 1,163 | -138 | -10.61% |
| 2015 | 1,301 | -72 | -5.24% |
| 2014 | 1,373 | -318 | -18.81% |
| 2013 | 1,691 | -99 | -5.53% |
| 2012 | 1,790 | 314 | 21.27% |
| 2011 | 1,476 | 16 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 1,460 | 0 | 0% |