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Taylor County

Kentucky · 26,023 residents · 266.414 sq mi
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Taylor County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,023
+14%since 2000
from 22,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K27K1990201020202024Taylor County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,266
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,441
+68%since 2000
from $15,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(22,724)
Black4.8%(1,252)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(720)
Asian0.9%(244)
Other2.9%(753)
Diversity Score26.7%(6,950)
Segregation Score22.6%(5,881)
Diversity Score
27
+86%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$125,000+2%
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TAYLOR COUNTY VS
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Income$59,627+19%
Home value$168,100+37%
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TAYLOR COUNTY VS
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Income$53,553+7%
Home value$150,800+23%
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TAYLOR COUNTY VS
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Income$45,510−9%
Home value$136,300+11%
Population16,205−39%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taylor County, Kentucky?

Taylor County, Kentucky has about 26,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taylor County, Kentucky earns about $50,266 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Taylor County, Kentucky?

About 23.5% 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 16.6% 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 4,877 residents, a change of about 23 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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