Taylor County's estimated 2026 population is 27,263 with a growth rate of 0.84% 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 10.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Taylor County includes 90.01% White, 4.6% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (90.01%)
Black or African American (4.6%)
Two or more races (3.95%)
Asian (0.93%)
Native American (0.43%)
Other race (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,588 | 90.01% |
| Black or African American | 1,205 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,036 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 243 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Taylor County's average per capita income is $41,019. Household income levels show a median of $61,871. The poverty rate stands at 16.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,113 | - |
| Families | $79,393 | $87,838 |
| Households | $61,871 | $72,642 |
| Non Families | $29,556 | $43,484 |
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Median Household Income
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