Taylor County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Taylor County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21217
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 217
Geography
- Land Area
- 266.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.41 sq mi
- Total Area
- 276.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.366210
- Longitude
- -85.328059
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,186
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,108
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,476 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 715 | 2.7% |
| White | 23,339 | 89.1% |
| Black | 1,264 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 193 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,692 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 420 | 2.1% |
| White | 18,291 | 91.0% |
| Black | 1,148 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,397
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,518
- Poverty Rate
- 16.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,393
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,332 | 88.4% |
| Black | 1,226 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 258 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,595
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,084 | 34.6% |
| Republican | 10,234 | 58.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 635 | 3.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,271 | 47.0% |
| Female | 9,324 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,910 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 1.4% |
| Black | 202 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,891
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,215 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 23.3% |
| Black | 66 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 66 | 42.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,221 | 51.0% |
| Female | 4,670 | 50.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,132 (29.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,990 (23.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,210
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,519
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $751
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.