Taylor County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taylor County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 26,397. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taylor County is 37.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taylor County is $60,456. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $174,200. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Taylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Taylor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Taylor County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.