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Trigg County

Kentucky · 14,061 residents · 441.433 sq mi
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Trigg County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $156,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,061
+12%since 2000
from 12,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+16%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Trigg County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,980
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,002 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,953
+57%since 2000
from $17,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(11,047)
Black9.8%(1,233)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(113)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(3,141)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(12,202)
Black6.8%(950)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(317)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other2.4%(340)
Diversity Score27%(3,803)
Segregation Score27.6%(3,881)
Diversity Score
27
+8%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trigg County, Kentucky?

Trigg County, Kentucky has about 14,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trigg County, Kentucky earns about $50,980 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 $156,000, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Trigg County, Kentucky?

About 19.1% 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 14.8% 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 3,700 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
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1 ZIP code
ZIP 42211
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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