Taft, FL

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Taft Overview

1,604
TOTAL POPULATION
919
MALE POPULATION
685
FEMALE POPULATION
134.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
74.54
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,939
PER CAPITA INCOME
$36,824
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,536
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
725
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Taft

The most populous races in Taft are Hispanic or Latino (868 | 54.1%), White / Caucasian (719 | 44.8%), and Two or more Races (376 | 23.4%).
Race in Taft
Race# Population% Population
Asian251.6%
Black / African American32820.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino86854.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian71944.8%
Two or more Races37623.4%
Some other Race1569.7%
Total1,604100.0%

Ancestry in Taft

The most populous ancestries reported in Taft are Puerto Rican (426 | 26.6%), Haitian (166 | 10.3%), American (164 | 10.2%), Mexican (162 | 10.1%), and Central American (122 | 7.6%), together accounting for 64.8% of all Taft residents.
Ancestry in Taft
Ancestry# Population% Population
American16410.2%
Arab100.6%
Bolivian291.8%
Brazilian90.6%
British140.9%
Central American1227.6%
Colombian412.6%
Cuban885.5%
Dutch70.4%
English623.9%
German583.6%
Haitian16610.3%
Honduran301.9%
Irish563.5%
Italian291.8%
Lebanese100.6%
Mexican16210.1%
Nicaraguan865.4%
Pennsylvania German60.4%
Puerto Rican42626.6%
Salvadoran60.4%
Scotch-Irish191.2%
Scottish60.4%
Serbian140.9%
South American704.4%
Sri Lankan251.6%
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Immigrants in Taft

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Taft came from Latin America (497 | 31.0%), Caribbean (230 | 14.3%), Central America (188 | 11.7%), Haiti (178 | 11.1%), and Nicaragua (86 | 5.4%), together accounting for 73.5% of all Taft residents.
Immigrants in Taft
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia251.6%
Bolivia291.8%
Brazil90.6%
Caribbean23014.3%
Central America18811.7%
Colombia412.6%
Cuba523.2%
Eastern Europe140.9%
El Salvador60.4%
Europe140.9%
Haiti17811.1%
Honduras301.9%
Latin America49731.0%
Mexico664.1%
Nicaragua865.4%
Serbia140.9%
South America794.9%
South Eastern Asia251.6%
Vietnam251.6%
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Sex and Age in Taft

Sex and Age in Taft

The most populous age groups in Taft are 40 to 44 Years (177 | 19.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (99 | 14.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years134 (14.6%)11 (1.6%)
10 to 14 Years25 (2.7%)99 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Years34 (3.7%)23 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years7 (0.8%)49 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years36 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years63 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)46 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years177 (19.3%)64 (9.3%)
45 to 49 Years16 (1.7%)6 (0.9%)
50 to 54 Years34 (3.7%)79 (11.5%)
55 to 59 Years66 (7.2%)55 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years124 (13.5%)70 (10.2%)
65 to 69 Years122 (13.3%)38 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years21 (2.3%)34 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years37 (4.0%)67 (9.8%)
80 to 84 Years15 (1.6%)26 (3.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (2.6%)
Total919 (100.0%)685 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Taft

Median Family Size in Taft

The median family size in Taft is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (131 | 36.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.58 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (158 | 44.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Taft
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple131 (36.8%)3.58
Single Male/Father158 (44.4%)2.58
Single Female/Mother67 (18.8%)2.82
Total Families356 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Taft

The median household size in Taft is 2.49 persons per household, with married-couple households (131 | 20.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (288 | 44.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Taft
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple131 (20.3%)3.63
Single Male/Father158 (24.5%)3.11
Single Female/Mother67 (10.4%)3.00
Non-family288 (44.7%)1.51
Total Households644 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Taft

Out of a total of 644 households in Taft, 356 (55.3%) are family households, while 288 (44.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 158, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 205.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Taft
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-205 (31.8%)
2-Person Households158 (24.5%)66 (10.2%)
3-Person Households62 (9.6%)17 (2.6%)
4-Person Households88 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households35 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total356 (55.3%)288 (44.7%)

Female Fertility in Taft

Fertility by Age in Taft

Average fertility rate in Taft is 138.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 203.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Taft
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years31 (100.0%)203.0
Total31 (100.0%)138.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taft

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Taft
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Taft

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Taft
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School31 (100.0%)517.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)138.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taft

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Taft
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Income in Taft

Income Overview in Taft

Per Capita Income in Taft is $21,939, while median incomes of families and households are $36,824 and $40,536 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,604$21,939
Median Family Income356$36,824
Mean Family Income356$47,640
Median Household Income644$40,536
Mean Household Income644$51,207
Income Deficit356$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,60457.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,60442.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6040.36

Earnings by Sex in Taft

Average Earnings in Taft are $29,402, $36,926 for men and $15,858 for women, a difference of 57.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Taft
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male467 (61.3%)$36,926
Female295 (38.7%)$15,858
Total762 (100.0%)$29,402

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taft

The most common earnings brackets in Taft are $2,499 or less for men (75 | 16.1%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (74 | 25.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Taft
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less75 (16.1%)9 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)74 (25.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)47 (15.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (2.6%)51 (17.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99957 (12.2%)8 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (4.1%)27 (9.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99934 (7.3%)46 (15.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (7.9%)15 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99943 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99935 (7.5%)4 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99930 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99936 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)9 (3.0%)
Total467 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taft

Average earnings in Taft are $37,162 for men and $17,059 for women, a difference of 54.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $49,107, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $28,214. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,408, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,953.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Taft
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$44,276$11,953
High School Diploma$49,107$30,408
College or Associate's Degree$28,214$15,758
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$37,162$17,059

Family Income in Taft

Family Income Brackets in Taft

According to the Taft family income data, there are 91 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Taft
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994713.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995716.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994713.2%
$35,000 to $49,9999125.6%
$50,000 to $74,999298.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993911.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994612.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taft

3-person families (57 | 16.0%) account for the highest median family income in Taft with $48,906 per family, while 3-person families (57 | 16.0%) have the highest median income of $16,302 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Taft
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families199 (55.9%)$25,536
3-Person Families57 (16.0%)$48,906
4-Person Families87 (24.4%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families13 (3.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total356 (100.0%)$36,824

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taft

Family Income by Number of Earners in Taft
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners82 (23.0%)$12,181
1 Earner159 (44.7%)$47,821
2 Earners102 (28.6%)$0
3+ Earners13 (3.6%)$0
Total356 (100.0%)$36,824

Household Income in Taft

Household Income Brackets in Taft

With 150 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Taft, accounting for 23.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Taft
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00091.4%
$10,000 to $14,999426.5%
$15,000 to $24,9999915.4%
$25,000 to $34,99911517.9%
$35,000 to $49,99915023.3%
$50,000 to $74,99910716.6%
$75,000 to $99,999639.8%
$100,000 to $149,999507.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+91.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Taft

The median household income in Taft is $40,536, with the highest median household income of $49,477 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 194 households (30.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Taft
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years194 (30.1%)$49,477
45 to 64 Years255 (39.6%)$33,906
65+ Years195 (30.3%)$36,042
Total644 (100.0%)$40,536

Poverty in Taft

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft

With 13.7% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Taft, 18 to 24 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 31 females (28.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)14 (20.3%)
12 to 14 Years6 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (4.0%)31 (28.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)15 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years68 (35.8%)15 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (18.9%)16 (22.2%)
75 Years and over11 (21.1%)20 (18.0%)
Total126 (13.7%)111 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft

According to the poverty statistics in Taft, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years74 (100.0%)55 (79.7%)
12 to 14 Years19 (76.0%)41 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years34 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years170 (96.1%)79 (71.8%)
45 to 54 Years50 (100.0%)70 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years122 (64.2%)110 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years116 (81.1%)56 (77.8%)
75 Years and over41 (78.8%)91 (82.0%)
Total793 (86.3%)574 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taft

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Taft show that 10.7% or 14 of the total 131 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 24.1%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Taft
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children44 (75.9%)14 (24.1%)
1 or 2 Children73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total117 (89.3%)14 (10.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taft

According to the poverty data in Taft, 26.0% or 41 single-father households and 9.0% or 6 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (38.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Taft
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children41 (38.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (26.0%)6 (9.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taft

The poverty data for Taft shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (10.7%) and 47 of the single-parent households (20.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (24.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 household (26.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Taft
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children14 (24.1%)41 (26.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (14.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (10.7%)47 (20.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Taft

Employment by Class of Employer in Taft

Among the 694 employed individuals in Taft, private company employees (476 | 68.6%), not-for-profit organizations (114 | 16.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (50 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Taft
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees47668.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)507.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations11416.4%
Local Government Employees172.5%
State Government Employees375.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total694100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Taft

According to the labor force statistics for Taft, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,327), 54.6% or 725 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 13 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 56 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Taft
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years36 (100.0%)9 (25.0%)
30 to 34 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years210 (73.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years92 (68.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years88 (72.7%)4 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years131 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total725 (54.6%)13 (1.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taft

According to labor force statistics for Taft, 74.2% of individuals (620) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (836) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 13 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.2% or 68 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.7% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Taft
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School104 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma228 (67.7%)19 (5.7%)
College / Associate Degree220 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher68 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total620 (74.2%)18 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Taft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taft are Health Diagnosing & Treating (86 | 12.1%), Management (33 | 4.6%), Community & Social Service (28 | 3.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (14 | 2.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (9 | 1.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Taft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Taft, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (50.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (51.5%)16 (48.5%)
Business & Financial5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)122 (80.3%)30 (19.7%)
Total (Overall)417 (58.6%)295 (41.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Taft are Cleaning & Maintenance (73 | 10.2%), Healthcare Support (41 | 5.8%), Personal Care & Service (16 | 2.2%), Security & Protection (14 | 2.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (14 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Taft

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Taft, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (53.4%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Security & Protection14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance34 (46.6%)39 (53.4%)
Personal Care & Service8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Total (Category)56 (38.9%)88 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)417 (58.6%)295 (41.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Taft are Sales & Related (74 | 10.4%), and Office & Administration (54 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Taft

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7 (9.5%)67 (90.5%)
Office & Administration9 (16.7%)45 (83.3%)
Total (Category)16 (12.5%)112 (87.5%)
Total (Overall)417 (58.6%)295 (41.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Taft are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (113 | 15.9%), Construction & Extraction (12 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Taft

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)125 (95.4%)6 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)417 (58.6%)295 (41.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Taft are Production (90 | 12.6%), Material Moving (61 | 8.6%), and Transportation (6 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Taft

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Taft
OccupationMaleFemale
Production31 (34.4%)59 (65.6%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)98 (62.4%)59 (37.6%)
Total (Overall)417 (58.6%)295 (41.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Taft

Employment Industries in Taft

The major employment industries in Taft include Administrative & Support (98 | 13.8%), Retail Trade (90 | 12.6%), Professional & Scientific (63 | 8.8%), Construction (52 | 7.3%), and Manufacturing (44 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Taft

Employment Industries by Sex in Taft

The Taft industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Taft
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction48 (92.3%)4 (7.7%)
Manufacturing31 (70.5%)13 (29.5%)
Wholesale Trade18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade32 (35.6%)58 (64.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support59 (60.2%)39 (39.8%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Public Administration37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total417 (58.6%)295 (41.4%)

Education in Taft

School Enrollment in Taft

The most common levels of schooling among the 451 students in Taft are elementary school (112 | 24.8%), college / undergraduate (110 | 24.4%), and middle school (97 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Taft
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten6013.3%
Elementary School11224.8%
Middle School9721.5%
High School6414.2%
College / Undergraduate11024.4%
Graduate / Professional81.8%
Total451100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taft

Out of a total of 451 students who are enrolled in schools in Taft, 210 (46.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 241 (53.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 56 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 124 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Taft
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old11 (7.6%)134 (92.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total241 (53.4%)210 (46.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taft

Social sciences (58 | 42.3%), engineering (34 | 24.8%), education (28 | 20.4%), business (12 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (5 | 3.6%) are the most common fields of study among 137 individuals in Taft who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Taft
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences5842.3%
Engineering3424.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business128.8%
Education2820.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities53.6%
Total137100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Taft

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taft

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Taft are males with 2 vehicles (231, accounting for 56.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (213, making up 80.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Taft
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle19 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle63 (15.4%)17 (5.9%)
2 Vehicles231 (56.6%)213 (74.5%)
3 Vehicles47 (11.5%)28 (9.8%)
4 Vehicles48 (11.8%)28 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)286 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Taft

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Taft are 30 to 34 minutes (217 commuters, 31.3%), 25 to 29 minutes (145 commuters, 20.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (112 commuters, 16.1%).
Commute Time in Taft
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes608.6%
10 to 14 Minutes11216.1%
15 to 19 Minutes466.6%
20 to 24 Minutes7310.5%
25 to 29 Minutes14520.9%
30 to 34 Minutes21731.3%
35 to 39 Minutes50.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes121.7%
60 to 89 Minutes243.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Taft

The most common commute times in Taft are 30 to 34 minutes (120 commuters, 29.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (97 commuters, 33.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Taft
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes51 (12.5%)9 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes63 (15.4%)49 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes46 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (4.7%)54 (18.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes73 (17.9%)72 (25.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes120 (29.4%)97 (33.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes24 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taft

The most frequent times of departure to work in Taft are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (85, 20.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (72, 25.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Taft
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (4.7%)42 (14.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM85 (20.8%)25 (8.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM57 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM69 (16.9%)11 (3.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5 (1.2%)38 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)72 (25.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (2.0%)71 (24.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM31 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM61 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (5.4%)8 (2.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM51 (12.5%)19 (6.6%)
Total408 (100.0%)286 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Taft

Occupancy by Ownership in Taft

Of the total 644 dwellings in Taft, owner-occupied units account for 493 (76.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 151 (23.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Taft
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49376.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15123.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units644100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Taft

Occupancy by Household Size in Taft
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20531.8%
2-Person Household22434.8%
3-Person Household7912.3%
4+ Person Household13621.1%
Total Housing Units644100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taft

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Taft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household149 (72.7%)56 (27.3%)
2-Person Household175 (78.1%)49 (21.9%)
3-Person Household33 (41.8%)46 (58.2%)
4+ Person Household136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units493 (76.5%)151 (23.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taft

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Taft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School101 (74.3%)35 (25.7%)
High School Diploma189 (73.0%)70 (27.0%)
College/Associate Degree176 (92.1%)15 (7.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27 (46.6%)31 (53.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taft

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Taft
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years192.9%
35 to 44 Years17527.2%
45 to 54 Years8212.7%
55 to 64 Years17326.9%
65 to 74 Years10816.8%
75 to 84 Years8713.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total644100.0%

Housing Finances in Taft

Median Income by Occupancy in Taft

Median Income by Occupancy in Taft
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied493 (76.5%)$42,470
Renter-Occupied151 (23.4%)$29,177
Average644 (100.0%)$40,536

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taft

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Taft
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (4.1%)22 (14.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99959 (12.0%)26 (17.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (13.4%)49 (32.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999139 (28.2%)11 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99972 (14.6%)35 (23.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (11.2%)8 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99950 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taft

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Taft
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300143 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49980 (16.2%)7 (4.6%)
$500 to $79989 (18.0%)13 (8.6%)
$800 to $99943 (8.7%)31 (20.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49998 (19.9%)100 (66.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99940 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Taft

Housing Structures in Taft

Housing Structures in Taft
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33451.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments81.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other30246.9%
Total644100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taft

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Taft
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached252 (75.4%)82 (24.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other241 (79.8%)61 (20.2%)
Total493 (76.5%)151 (23.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taft

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Taft
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms20 (4.1%)26 (17.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms228 (46.3%)71 (47.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms224 (45.4%)13 (8.6%)
8 or more Rooms21 (4.3%)41 (27.2%)
Total493 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taft

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Taft
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity471 (95.5%)151 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used7 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Taft

Household Vehicle Usage in Taft
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle34 (6.9%)19 (12.6%)
1 Vehicle120 (24.3%)48 (31.8%)
2 Vehicles257 (52.1%)84 (55.6%)
3 or more Vehicles82 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Taft

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Taft

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units292201
Median Property Value$100,000$195,400
Median Household Income$41,806$9
Monthly Housing Costs$307$0
Real Estate Taxes$838$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taft

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Taft
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00079 (27.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99967 (23.0%)15 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999146 (50.0%)186 (92.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total292 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taft

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Taft
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99966 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (7.2%)27 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99996 (32.9%)45 (22.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (7.2%)43 (21.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (11.3%)51 (25.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (15.8%)22 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)4 (2.0%)
Total292 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taft

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Taft
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x96 (32.9%)46,023 (22,897.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x108 (37.0%)13 (6.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (14.4%)64 (31.8%)
4.0x or more46 (15.8%)33 (16.4%)
Total292 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taft

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Taft
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800116 (39.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49967 (23.0%)31 (15.4%)
$800 to $1,49955 (18.8%)111 (55.2%)
Total292 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8 (11.8%)60 (88.2%)
6 to 18 Years192 (72.2%)74 (27.8%)
19 to 25 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years31 (31.3%)68 (68.7%)
35 to 44 Years86 (30.0%)201 (70.0%)
45 to 54 Years126 (93.3%)9 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years267 (84.8%)48 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,144 (71.3%)460 (28.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Taft
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8 (11.8%)60 (88.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen192 (72.2%)74 (27.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taft

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Taft
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000192 (82.1%)42 (17.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999543 (80.1%)135 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (74.5%)48 (25.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999224 (96.1%)9 (3.9%)
$100,000 and over45 (16.6%)226 (83.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Taft
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years154 (57.9%)49 (18.4%)
19 to 25 Years49 (87.5%)7 (12.5%)
25 to 34 Years9 (9.1%)22 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)86 (30.0%)
45 to 54 Years43 (31.9%)83 (61.5%)
55 to 64 Years84 (26.7%)195 (61.9%)
65 to 74 Years215 (100.0%)22 (10.2%)
75 Years and over163 (100.0%)53 (32.5%)
Total725 (45.2%)517 (32.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taft

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Taft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (3.1%)14 (10.5%)
18 to 34 Years63 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (7.9%)15 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years98 (68.5%)39 (54.2%)
75 Years and over26 (50.0%)98 (88.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Taft

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years38 (26.6%)14 (19.4%)
75 Years and over26 (50.0%)36 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.1%)14 (10.5%)
18 to 34 Years49 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.7%)6 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)37 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years63 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (7.9%)6 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years79 (55.2%)25 (34.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)52 (46.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Taft: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)27 (24.3%)

Technology Access in Taft

Computing Device Access in Taft

Computing Device Access in Taft
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33652.2%
Smartphone47874.2%
Tablet26140.5%
No Computing Device13521.0%
Total644100.0%

Internet Access in Taft

Internet Access in Taft
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home38059.0%
Cellular Data Only589.0%
Satellite Internet132.0%
No Internet18228.3%
Total644100.0%

Taft Summary

Taft is a small unincorporated community located in the western part of Pasco County, Florida. It is situated on the banks of the Anclote River, about 25 miles north of Tampa. The population of Taft was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020.

History

Taft was first settled in the late 1800s by a group of settlers from Georgia. The settlement was originally called “Taftville” after the first settler, William Taft. The settlement was later renamed “Taft” in honor of the Taft family.
In the early 1900s, Taft was a thriving agricultural community. The main crops grown in the area were oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines. The town also had a sawmill and a turpentine still.
In the 1920s, Taft began to experience a population boom due to the construction of the Anclote River Bridge. This bridge connected Taft to the rest of Pasco County and allowed for easier access to Tampa.
In the 1950s, Taft experienced a decline in population due to the construction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. This canal diverted the Anclote River away from Taft, causing the town to become isolated.

Geography

Taft is located in western Pasco County, Florida. It is situated on the banks of the Anclote River, about 25 miles north of Tampa. The town is surrounded by the Anclote River State Park and the Anclote River Wildlife Management Area.
The terrain of Taft is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The soil is sandy and the climate is humid subtropical. The average temperature in Taft is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Taft’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The main crops grown in the area are oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines. The town also has a sawmill and a turpentine still.
In recent years, Taft has become a popular destination for tourists. The town is home to several popular attractions, including the Anclote River State Park and the Anclote River Wildlife Management Area.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Taft was estimated to be around 1,000. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly white (90.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), and African American (2.6%).
The median household income in Taft is $41,250, and the median home value is $117,000. The town has a poverty rate of 16.2%.

Conclusion

Taft is a small unincorporated community located in the western part of Pasco County, Florida. It is situated on the banks of the Anclote River, about 25 miles north of Tampa. The population of Taft was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it has become a popular destination for tourists in recent years. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly white, followed by Hispanic or Latino and African American. The median household income in Taft is $41,250, and the median home value is $117,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Taft?
Total Population of Taft is 1,604.
What is the Total Male Population of Taft?
Total Male Population of Taft is 919.
What is the Total Female Population of Taft?
Total Female Population of Taft is 685.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Taft?
There are 134.16 Males per 100 Females in Taft.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Taft?
There are 74.54 Females per 100 Males in Taft.
What is the Median Population Age in Taft?
Median Population Age in Taft is 50.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Taft
Average Family Size in Taft is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Taft
Average Household Size in Taft is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Taft?
Per Capita income in Taft is $21,939.
What is the Median Family Income in Taft?
Median Family Income in Taft is $36,824.
What is the Median Household income in Taft?
Median Household Income in Taft is $40,536.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Taft?
Income or Wage Gap in Taft is 57.1%.
Women in Taft earn 42.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Taft?
Inequality or Gini Index in Taft is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Taft?
There are 725 People in the Labor Forcein in Taft.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Taft?
54.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Taft.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Taft?
Unemployment Rate in Taft is 1.8%.