Trigg County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21221 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,315 | — | #2,199 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,857 | -20.3% | #2,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.8 years | +17.7% | #622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $207,700 | -26.3% | #1,329 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | -31.0% | #2,073 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | +63.5% | #2,724 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Trigg County has a population of 14,315, making it the #2,199 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Trigg County is $59,857, ranking #2,096 out of 3,222 counties — 20.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Trigg County is $207,700 (-26.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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88.0% of residents in Trigg County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Trigg County, Kentucky
Trigg County, Kentucky has a total population of 14,315, making it the 2,199th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Trigg County is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Trigg County is $59,857, which ranks #2,096 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Trigg County is $207,700, 26.3% below the national median. Renters in Trigg County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Trigg County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.
Trigg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%).
All data for Trigg 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.