Taylor County, KY

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2021 Population

25,948

1.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

0.533% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

11.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,890

13.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$126,400

2.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

11,845

4.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Taylor County, KY had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $56,890. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Taylor County, KY grew from 25,572 to 25,948, a 1.47% increase and its median household income grew from $50,266 to $56,890, a 13.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Taylor County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), White (Hispanic) (2.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.91%).

None of the households in Taylor County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Taylor County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Taylor County, KY are Campbellsville University (3,488 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Taylor County, KY was $126,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Taylor County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Taylor County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Taylor County, KY borders Adair County, KY, Casey County, KY, Green County, KY, Larue County, KY, and Marion County, KY.

United States Kentucky Campbellsville, KY

Population & Diversity

Taylor County, KY is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.41% of Taylor County, KY residents were born outside of the country (365 people).

In 2021, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.2k people) in Taylor County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 656 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Taylor County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Taylor County, KY was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Taylor County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Taylor County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.2k ± 14
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 273
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
656 ± 271

2.51%

Hispanic Population

650 people

2.51% of the people in Taylor County, KY are hispanic (650 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Taylor County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

1.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

365 people

1.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

420 people

As of 2021, 1.41% of Taylor County, KY residents (365 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Taylor County, KY was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Taylor County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
443 ± 139
Gulf War (2001-)
282 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
139 ± 73

Taylor County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Taylor County, KY employs 11.8k people. The largest industries in Taylor County, KY are Manufacturing (2,502 people), Retail Trade (2,153 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,607 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,707), Wholesale Trade ($60,625), and Transportation & Warehousing ($57,771).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.8k

2021 Value

± 912

4.61%

1 Year growth

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Taylor County, KY grew at a rate of 4.61%, from 11.3k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Taylor County, KY, are Production Occupations (1,592 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,466 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,187 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Taylor County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.8k

2021 Value

± 912

4.61%

1 Year growth

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Taylor County, KY grew at a rate of 4.61%, from 11.3k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Taylor County, KY, are Manufacturing (2,502 people), Retail Trade (2,153 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,607 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Taylor County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Taylor County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,178

Median earning men ± $3,327

$28,101

Median earning women ± $3,644

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,091), Information ($62,768), and Wholesale Trade ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,622), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,470), and Manufacturing ($35,455).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

290
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
175
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
148
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$147k
Manufacturing
$71.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$46.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Taylor County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 74.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.951%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.951%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Taylor County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Taylor County, KY awarded 3,488 degrees. The student population of Taylor County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,048 male students and 5,190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Taylor County, KY are White (814 and 77.3%), followed by Black or African American (122 and 11.6%), Unknown (42 and 3.99%), and Hispanic or Latino (39 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Taylor County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Campbellsville University (3,488 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Taylor County, KY are Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (1,645 and 47.2%), General Business (885 and 25.4%), and Social Work (255 and 7.31%).

The median tuition cost in Taylor County, KY for private four year colleges is $24,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Taylor County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,238 (49.3% men and 50.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 10,238 students enrolled in Taylor County, KY, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,454 records, of which 68.3% were women and 31.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
761 degrees awarded
Social Work
197 degrees awarded
Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management
1,645 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Taylor County, KY was General Business with 761 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Taylor County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Campbellsville University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,488 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Campbellsville University with 3,488 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,164 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Taylor County, KY, which is 1.63 times more than the 1,324 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 814 degrees mean that there were 6.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 122 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Taylor County, KY was $126,400 in 2021, which is 0.516 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,800 to $126,400, a 2.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Taylor County, KY is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Taylor County, KY have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Taylor County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Taylor County, KY is $56,890. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Taylor County, KY was Census Tract 9201 with a value of $61,758, followed by Census Tract 9202 and Census Tract 9203, with respective values of $49,140 and $46,587.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Taylor County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.58%.

Housing

Property

$126,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,961

$6,362

Median Property Taxes

±$642

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Taylor County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Taylor County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.1% of the housing units in Taylor County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Taylor County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9201
Census Tract 9202
Census Tract 9203

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Taylor County, KY was Census Tract 9201 with a value of $61,758, followed by Census Tract 9202 and Census Tract 9203, with respective values of $49,140 and $46,587.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Taylor County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,890

Median Household Income

± $4,419

9.77k

Number of Households

± 817

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.77k households in Taylor County, KY grew to $56,890 from the previous year's value of $50,266.

The following chart displays the households in Taylor County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Taylor County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Worked At Home (9.29%)
Carpooled (7.97%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Taylor County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.29%) and those who carpooled to work (7.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Taylor County, KY have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.65% of the workforce in Taylor County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Taylor County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Taylor County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Taylor County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Taylor County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Taylor County, KY (3.66k out of 24.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Taylor County, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22.5% of the children was living in poverty in Taylor County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 161 in Taylor County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.78 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Taylor County, KY has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Taylor County, KY see 1356 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.44% decrease from the previous year (1419 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 390 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,356 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Taylor County, KY

Primary care physicians in Taylor County, KY see an average of 1,356 patients per year. This represents a 4.44% decrease from the previous year (1,419 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Taylor County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.28%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Taylor County, KY declined by 2.54% from 3.36% to 3.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Taylor County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Taylor County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Taylor County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Taylor County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Taylor County, KY.

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