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Taylor County

Kentucky · 24,512 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 $35,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,600. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,512
+7%since 2000
from 22,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K27K1990201020202024Taylor County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,378
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,089 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,014
+19%since 2000
from $15,162 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(21,342)
Black5%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(189)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(3,295)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(22,329)
Black4.9%(1,210)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(433)
Asian0.5%(128)
Other1.4%(335)
Diversity Score20.2%(4,962)
Diversity Score
20
+41%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Kentucky?

Taylor County, Kentucky has about 24,512 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taylor County, Kentucky earns about $35,378 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Kentucky?

About 14.9% 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 22.8% 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 3,366 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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