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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
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 2007 15,755 372,021 1,592,590
Population growth 1997-2007 9.0% 79.3% 43.3%
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 2008 198,785 867,507
Unemployment rate 2008 4.6% 4.4%
Public school enrollment 2006 84,665 262,985
High school graduates 2006 4,372 13,336
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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