Taylor County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in Kentucky

The population of Taylor County, Kentucky is 26,205 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $61,871, the median home value is $163,700, and the median age is 37.7.

The population of Taylor County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (24,635 → 26,809), a +0.61% annualized rate.

Taylor County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,205

Population

+0.61%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,871

Median Income

$163,700

Median Home Value

Taylor County covers 266 sq mi of land at 98.4 people per square mile.

About Taylor County, KY

Taylor County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 26,205. It ranks #43 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Taylor County is $61,871, below the US median of $74,580. 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,700, with monthly rent averaging $691. The homeownership rate of 67.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Taylor County reflects 22.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.8 minutes each way.

Taylor County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Taylor County had a population of 24,635 in 2010 and 26,809 in 2024, a 8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,809 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.61%.

26,809

Population (2024)

24,635

Population (2010)

26,809

Peak (2024)

0.61%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,635	-	-	estimate
2011	24,952	+317	+1.29%	estimate
2012	25,035	+83	+0.33%	estimate
2013	25,125	+90	+0.36%	estimate
2014	25,330	+205	+0.82%	estimate
2015	25,562	+232	+0.92%	estimate
2016	25,420	-142	-0.56%	estimate
2017	25,517	+97	+0.38%	estimate
2018	25,483	-34	-0.13%	estimate
2019	25,735	+252	+0.99%	estimate
2020	25,994	+259	+1.01%	estimate
2021	26,179	+185	+0.71%	estimate
2022	26,421	+242	+0.92%	estimate
2023	26,582	+161	+0.61%	estimate
2024	26,809	+227	+0.85%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.0%
Black or African American	4.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.7

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

17.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

8.0%

20–24

7.2%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,871$-546 vs state
Mean household income	$72,642
Per-capita income	$28,714
Poverty rate	9.7%-2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	59.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.4%

Manufacturing

21.7%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Construction

5.1%

Retail trade

4.9%

Education & health care

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

Public administration

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Taylor County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

75.6%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

22.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$163,700$-28,600 vs state

Median home value

$691

Median rent

67.6%

Homeownership rate

11,206

Total housing units

89.6%

Occupied

10.4%

Vacant

32.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.2%

With health insurance

91.4%

With broadband internet

20.3%

Foreign-born

6.8%

Veterans (18+)

21.5%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.7%

High School+

22.0%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Taylor County, Kentucky has a population of 26,205 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 98 people per square mile.

The population of Taylor County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (24,635 → 26,809), a +0.61% annualized rate.

The median household income in Taylor County, Kentucky is $61,871, with mean (average) household income of $72,642 and per-capita income of $28,714. 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Taylor County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.0%), Black or African American (4.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Taylor County, Kentucky is 37.7 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Taylor County is $163,700 and median monthly rent is $691. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,206 total housing units, 10.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Taylor County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Taylor County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.