Taft, Texas
Taft: City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States
About
Taft is a city located in the county of San Patricio in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,048 and a population density of 783 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,886 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Taft
| Population : | 2,886 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | San Patricio County |
| Postal code : | 78390 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 361 |
| Area : | 3.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:52:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 742 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taft is located at 27°58'44"N 97°23'55"W (27.9789100, -97.3986000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Taft
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Taft decreased by 5.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,048 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,022 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,042 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,061 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,065 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,072 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,999 | -2.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,937 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,901 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,867 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,886 | 0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Taft (2)
People born in Taft, including Player of and Canadian football Brian Bonner, screenwriter William D. Wittliff, .
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Schools in Taft
College & universities near Taft, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491066 | Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics | Portland (TX) | 78374 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Taft , California city in Kern County, California, United States with a population of 8,488 people.
- Taft , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 236 people.
- Taft , North Dakota township in Burleigh County, North Dakota with a population of 33 people.
Other cities in San Patricio County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Patricio County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 17,768 | City in Texas, United States |
| Ingleside | 10,043 | City in Texas, United States |
| Aransas Pass | 8,496 | City in Texas, United States |
| Sinton | 5,281 | City in Texas, United States |
| Mathis | 4,671 | City in Texas, United States |
| Odem | 2,380 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
| Gregory | 1,866 | City in Texas, USA |
| Taft Southwest (historical) | 1,460 | Census designated place |
| Ingleside On-the-Bay | 615 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
| Lake City | 514 | Town in Texas, USA |
| San Patricio | 366 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Taft distances to largest Texas cities
