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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Taylor County

Kentucky · 22,927 residents · 266.414 sq mi
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Taylor County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,089. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,927
+8%since 1990
from 21,146 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 79 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+10%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K27K1990201020202024Taylor County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,089
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,162
+54%since 1990
from $9,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(20,127)
Black4.5%(962)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(101)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score12.6%(2,658)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(21,342)
Black5%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(189)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score14.4%(3,295)
Diversity Score
14
+14%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Taylor County to nearby counties

TAYLOR COUNTY VS
Green County
Income$46,798+67%
Home value$125,000+79%
Population11,644−56%
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TAYLOR COUNTY VS
Marion County
Income$59,627+112%
Home value$168,100+140%
Population20,115−25%
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TAYLOR COUNTY VS
Adair County
Income$53,553+91%
Home value$150,800+115%
Population19,423−27%
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TAYLOR COUNTY VS
Casey County
Income$45,510+62%
Home value$136,300+95%
Population16,205−39%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Kentucky?

Taylor County, Kentucky has about 22,927 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Taylor County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Taylor County, Kentucky earns about $28,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taylor County, Kentucky expensive?

In Taylor County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Kentucky?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Taylor County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taylor County, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of people in Taylor County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taylor County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Taylor County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,781 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9204.01Census Tract 9205.02Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9205.01Census Tract 9201
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 42718ZIP 42733ZIP 42758
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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