Taylor County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21217 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,397 | — | #1,602 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,456 | -19.6% | #2,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,615 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $174,200 | -38.2% | #1,720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $718 | -38.3% | #2,654 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.5% | #2,375 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Taylor County has a population of 26,397, making it the #1,602 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Taylor County is $60,456, ranking #2,047 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Taylor County is $174,200 (-38.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $718/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.8%.
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96.1% of residents in Taylor County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Taylor County, Kentucky
Taylor County, Kentucky has a total population of 26,397, making it the 1,602nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Taylor County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Taylor County is $60,456, which ranks #2,047 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Taylor County is $174,200, 38.2% below the national median. Renters in Taylor County pay a median gross rent of $718 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Taylor County, 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Taylor County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Taylor County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.