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Taylor

Founded in 1876, Taylor is home to more than 30 manufacturing businesses that range from computer hardware and farm implements to library furniture. A satellite center for Temple College provides academic and workforce training. ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) also makes its home in Taylor.

A solid, self-sustaining community
Community health care is provided by Johns Community Hospital, a 60-bed hospital with 24-hour emergency care, as well as by the Scott & White Clinic and Johns Community Health Center. Nearby Lake Granger and a municipal and a county park within the city limits provide recreational opportunities.

Taylor also has a municipal airport and a daily newspaper. A local community network provides free, public computer and Internet access as well as additional learning opportunities for community members.

Taylor Economic Development Corporation

Jason Ford
Executive Director
316 N Main St.
P.O. Box 975
Taylor, TX 76574

Phone: 512.352.4325
Web: www.tayloredc.org
Email: jason.ford@tayloredc.org

  Taylor Williamson County Austin MSA
Population 2009 16,105 174,077 1,705,075
Population growth 1999-2009 5.4% 73.6% 41.4%
Land area (sq. mi.) 2000 13.53 1,123 4,224
Households 2007 137,143 638,312
Homeownership rate 2000 66.6% 74.2% 58.2%
Median age 2000 33.4 32.3 30.9
High school grads 2000 68.1% 88.8% 84.8%
College grads 2000 13.3% 33.6% 36.7%
Labor force 2009 207,262 885,803
Unemployment rate 2009 6.7% 6.9%
Public school enrollment 2008-09 93,588 281,718
High school graduates 2008 5,142 14,685
Median household income 2007 $56,628 $46,263
Percapita income 2007 $22,827 $22,710
Retail sales 2007 (000s) $4,418,379 $39,012,359
Business
2007
Firms 6,034 34,009
Employment 119,541 749,658
Avg. weekly wage $956 $899
Mfg. business
2007
Firms 293 1,347
Employment 7,273 60,272
Avg. weekly wage $1,013 $1,540
Sources: Claritas/TradeDimensions for income and retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and wages; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; and U.S. Bureau of the Census for all other data.
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