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Todd County

Kentucky · 12,243 residents · 374.513 sq mi
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Todd County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,243
+2%since 2000
from 11,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,229
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,718 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,971
+55%since 2000
from $15,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(10,612)
Black8.7%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(199)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(2,891)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(10,234)
Black7.2%(880)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(598)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other1.4%(172)
Diversity Score31.6%(3,871)
Segregation Score34.3%(4,198)
Diversity Score
32
+31%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Todd County, Kentucky?

Todd County, Kentucky has about 12,243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Todd County, Kentucky earns about $47,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Todd County, Kentucky expensive?

In Todd County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Todd County, Kentucky?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Todd County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Todd County, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of people in Todd County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Todd County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Todd County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,303 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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