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Trigg County

Kentucky · 14,512 residents (2025 est.) · 441.433 sq mi
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Trigg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $207,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,315
+14%since 2000
from 12,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 30 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,512 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Trigg County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(814)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(899)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(868)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(799)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(719)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(1,527)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(1,458)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(1,742)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(2,276)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.3%(1,904)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(1,043)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(266)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,857
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,002 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,472
+89%since 2000
from $17,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−4%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Trigg County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(11,047)
Black9.8%(1,233)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(113)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(12,356)
Black4.2%(604)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(387)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other6.6%(945)
Diversity Score
31
+12%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
26
−8%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(227)
Puerto Rican0.9%(129)
Guatemalan0.1%(9)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(23)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English18.2%(2,612)
German15.8%(2,267)
Irish11.1%(1,594)
American8.3%(1,186)
Scottish2.3%(333)
Polish1.5%(211)
Swiss1.3%(191)
French1.2%(166)
Italian1.2%(165)
Dutch1%(141)
British0.8%(118)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(109)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.6%(88)
Swedish0.4%(61)
Welsh0.4%(61)
Russian0.3%(48)
Portuguese0.2%(32)
Czech0.1%(18)
Hungarian0.1%(18)
Danish0.1%(16)
Arab0.1%(14)
Ukrainian0.1%(13)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Croatian0.1%(10)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Lithuanian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.5%(1,308)
Married62%(3,602)
Widowed5.4%(316)
Divorced10.1%(586)
Women 15+
Never married15.7%(929)
Married60%(3,553)
Widowed12.4%(732)
Divorced12%(708)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trigg County, Kentucky?

Trigg County, Kentucky has about 14,315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trigg County, Kentucky earns about $59,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trigg County, Kentucky expensive?

In Trigg County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $207,700, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Trigg County, Kentucky?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Trigg County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trigg County, Kentucky?

About 20.6% of people in Trigg County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trigg County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Trigg County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,954 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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ZIP 42211
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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