Taylor, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,261
Population
1,204/sq mi density
$60,446
Median Income
$34,019 per capita
$169,800
Home Value
$231,474 Zillow
$1,015
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
625
Violent Crime/100K
3,079 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,446 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,800 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,261
Census 2023
Population Density
1,204
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.2 km²)
Median Age
39.3 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.9%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
14.4%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.8%
Spanish
8.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.9%
Veterans
2.4%
60% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.7%
59% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.0%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.0%
65% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.456
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,261 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,204 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.9% |
| Veterans | 2.4% |
| Disability | 20.7% |
| Health Insurance | 97.0% |
| Uninsured | 3.0% |
| Broadband Access | 92.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.456 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |