Taylor County

As of the 2020 Census, Taylor County, KY had a population of approximately 26,023. The racial demographics were 90.9% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 1.3% Two or More Races, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was about $39,000, and around 18.2% of the population lived below the poverty line. The county had a median age of 42.3 years.

As of the latest data, Taylor County, KY, has a median home value of approximately $109,200. The homeownership rate is around 67%, with a median gross rent of about $650 per month. The average household size is 2.47 people. Housing construction primarily dates from 1970-1999, with 47% of homes built in this period. The county has seen moderate population growth, influencing the demand and supply in the housing market.

Taylor County, KY, has a range of local, state, and federal elections. For local positions, such as county judge-executive, sheriff, and magistrates, candidates include incumbents and challengers. In the 2022 election cycle, key positions had the following candidates:

• County Judge-Executive: Berry Smith (Republican incumbent) vs. a Democratic challenger.
• Sheriff: Allen Newton (Republican incumbent).
• Magistrates: Various districts feature candidates such as John Gaines, David Burton, Ed Gorin, Richard Phillips, and others.

With approximately 19,000 registered voters in Taylor County, turnout rates vary but generally fall between 40-60% during midterms and presidential elections.

For more specific and up-to-date information, please refer to the Taylor County Clerk's office or the official Taylor County government website.

As of the latest available data, Taylor County, KY, has a high school graduation rate of approximately 86.5%, which is slightly below the national average of around 88%. In terms of higher education, only 16.8% of Taylor County's residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly lower than the national average of about 32% and the Kentucky state average of nearly 24.2%. These metrics suggest that Taylor County lags behind both state and national averages in educational attainment.

As of the latest available data, Taylor County, KY, has a civilian labor force of approximately 11,000 individuals. The unemployment rate is around 4.5%, slightly below the national average of 6% and also below Kentucky's state average of 5%.

The top industries in Taylor County include manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and educational services. Manufacturing is notably robust in Taylor County, accounting for about 28% of total employment, which is significantly higher than the national average of around 8.5%. Healthcare and social assistance employ about 18%, retail trade around 11%, and educational services approximately 8%.

Comparatively, Taylor County has a stronger emphasis on manufacturing and healthcare than both the national and state averages. For instance, healthcare and social assistance sectors account for about 14% of U.S. employment and 16% in Kentucky, indicating Taylor County's healthcare sector is more developed than the national average but aligned with the state trend.

As of the latest data, the average (mean) household income in Taylor County, KY is approximately $45,000. In comparison, the national average household income is around $70,000, while the Kentucky state average is roughly $55,000. This indicates that Taylor County falls below both the national and state averages.

Statistics Table

This data highlights regional economic disparities, showing that Taylor County lags behind broader state and national income levels.

As of recent data, Taylor County, KY, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The crime rate per 1,000 residents stands at approximately 14.62. Below is a simplified statistics table representing various types of crimes and their occurrences per 1,000 residents:

These values indicate that Taylor County experiences more property-related crimes than violent crimes, with theft being the most common offense.