Taylor Authority

Taylor is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 3,063 with home prices 1.6× below the Alabama median.

Taylor is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 3,063 with home prices 1.6× below the Alabama median.

Taylor (3,063 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Geneva County, Alabama. Households here earn a median of $67,464.

Definition and scope

Taylor sits within Geneva County, Alabama, one of Alabama's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Dothan, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Taylor has approximately 3,063 residents. The median age is 36.4 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $134,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.4%
• Black or African American: 7.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Taylor is $67,464. Poverty rate stands at 16.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.7%. Educational attainment: 9.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Taylor:

• Public schools: 13
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Taylor is Geneva Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Geneva County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Chipley, Florida.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 250 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.