Todd County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Todd County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 12,330. It is the 89th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Todd County is 36.3 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Todd County is $57,759. This is 7% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $157,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Todd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Todd County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.1%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.8%.