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 | 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.
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
