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.
14,211
Population
+0.12%
Annual growth
32
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
The poverty rate is what most separates Trigg County from the typical county: 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 14,211 residents, Trigg County is a county in Kentucky.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,630, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 16.1%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $192,000, with typical rent around $802.
20.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.1%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Trigg County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,321 |
| 2011 | 14,216 |
| 2012 | 14,412 |
| 2013 | 14,306 |
| 2014 | 14,133 |
| 2015 | 14,222 |
| 2016 | 14,309 |
| 2017 | 14,426 |
| 2018 | 14,666 |
| 2019 | 14,666 |
| 2020 | 14,081 |
| 2021 | 14,225 |
| 2022 | 14,338 |
| 2023 | 14,370 |
| 2024 | 14,559 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.