2026 CFLEADS Economic Mobility Summit
The Unique Context of Economic Mobility in Taylor, TX
Taylor is a different place than it was a decade ago. The population grew by roughly 800 residents. Meanwhile, housing became significantly more expensive.
Though there is not as much information on Taylor as larger cities in Texas, the maps that follow show how the city has evolved in recent years.
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Median household incomes in Taylor grew rapidly over the past decade. Even so, many local families are still struggling to make ends meet.
Nearly 4,000 residents live just above the poverty line. This group is often called near-poor, similar to the group that some researchers label ALICE, for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These households typically earn incomes between about $35,000 and $70,000 a year for a family of four.
Over 1,000 residents live in poverty. These households typically earn incomes less than about $35,000 a year for a family of four.
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