Trigg County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trigg County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 14,211. It is the 76th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trigg County is 46.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trigg County is $54,630. This is 12% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 27% 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 4.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $192,000. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trigg County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 87.5%.