Trigg County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Trigg County, Kentucky is 14,211 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $54,630, the median home value is $192,000, and the median age is 46.6.

The population of Trigg County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (14,321 → 14,559), a +0.12% annualized rate.

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

14,211

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,630

Median Income

$192,000

Median Home Value

Trigg County covers 441 sq mi of land at 32.2 people per square mile.

About Trigg County, KY

Trigg County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 14,211. It ranks #76 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 46.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Trigg County is $54,630, below the US median of $74,580. 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $192,000, with monthly rent averaging $802. The homeownership rate of 74.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Trigg County reflects 20.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Trigg County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Trigg County had a population of 14,321 in 2010 and 14,559 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,666 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.

14,559

Population (2024)

14,321

Population (2010)

14,666

Peak (2018)

0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,321	-	-	estimate
2011	14,216	-105	-0.73%	estimate
2012	14,412	+196	+1.38%	estimate
2013	14,306	-106	-0.74%	estimate
2014	14,133	-173	-1.21%	estimate
2015	14,222	+89	+0.63%	estimate
2016	14,309	+87	+0.61%	estimate
2017	14,426	+117	+0.82%	estimate
2018	14,666	+240	+1.66%	estimate
2019	14,666	0	0.00%	estimate
2020	14,081	-585	-3.99%	estimate
2021	14,225	+144	+1.02%	estimate
2022	14,338	+113	+0.79%	estimate
2023	14,370	+32	+0.22%	estimate
2024	14,559	+189	+1.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.3%
Black or African American	6.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.6

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

22.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.6%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

9.9%

35–44

10.2%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

9.8%

65–74

13.6%

75–84

6.9%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 22.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,630$-7,787 vs state
Mean household income	$73,411
Per-capita income	$31,732
Poverty rate	16.1%+4.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	48.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.4%

Manufacturing

17.2%

Education & health care

9.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.9%

Retail trade

6.5%

Construction

5.5%

Finance & real estate

4.7%

Agriculture

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Trigg County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

75.2%

Public transit

10.1%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$192,000$-300 vs state

Median home value

$802

Median rent

74.2%

Homeownership rate

7,625

Total housing units

78.8%

Occupied

21.2%

Vacant

25.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.6%

With health insurance

87.6%

With broadband internet

40.3%

Foreign-born

9.7%

Veterans (18+)

27.3%

With a disability

90.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.5%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trigg County, Kentucky has a population of 14,211 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 32 people per square mile.

The population of Trigg County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (14,321 → 14,559), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Trigg County, Kentucky is $54,630, with mean (average) household income of $73,411 and per-capita income of $31,732. 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Trigg County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.3%), Black or African American (6.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Trigg County, Kentucky is 46.6 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Trigg County is $192,000 and median monthly rent is $802. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,625 total housing units, 21.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Trigg County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

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