Taylor County's estimated 2026 population is 26,715 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Taylor County is the 41st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 24,635 and has seen a growth of 8.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 35.7 years
There are 20,314 adults, (4,794 of whom are seniors) in Taylor County.
Female: 13,093 (49.6%)
Male: 13,304 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Taylor County includes 88.39% White, 4.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,332 | 88.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,456 | 5.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,226 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 82 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.16% |
Taylor County's average per capita income is $41,496. Household income levels show a median of $60,456. The poverty rate stands at 17.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,067 | - |
| Families | $81,452 | $90,833 |
| Households | $60,456 | $72,281 |
| Non Families | $29,463 | $39,376 |
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