Population 14,315 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Trigg County
Household size in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Trigg County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.35, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Trigg County is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 44.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Trigg County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Trigg County
Renters in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Trigg County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Trigg County: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Trigg County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Kentucky as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $538 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $590 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $626 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $852 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Trigg County runs $852 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $313 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Trigg County
Bachelor's degrees in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Trigg County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Trigg County have finished high school as nationally: 88.4%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Trigg County
| Period | Trigg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Trigg County than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Trigg County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County | 2.41 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 23.1% | 18.8% | 1985 | $852 | 21.8% | 88.4% | 4.6% |
| Christian County | 2.80 | 33.0 | 14.3% | 50.0% | 14.6% | 1985 | $1,067 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 7.1% |
| Marshall County | 2.37 | 45.3 | 9.7% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 1983 | $836 | 21.5% | 91.1% | 4.7% |
| Todd County | 2.73 | 37.5 | 9.3% | 24.0% | 12.2% | 1985 | $834 | 17.8% | 81.6% | 3.7% |
| Graves County | 2.59 | 41.4 | 11.7% | 23.9% | 14.2% | 1977 | $824 | 17.9% | 89.0% | 3.4% |
| Logan County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 7.5% | 25.7% | 12.8% | 1978 | $798 | 16.5% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Carlisle County | 2.54 | 40.7 | 10.0% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1980 | $754 | 15.2% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| Simpson County | 2.50 | 39.4 | 11.3% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 1979 | $970 | 17.9% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 35.2 | 11.5% | 44.4% | 8.3% | 1991 | $1,076 | 31.2% | 87.4% | 4.3% |
| Mississippi County | 2.36 | 40.6 | 13.3% | 37.1% | 14.8% | 1972 | $761 | 15.0% | 84.0% | 3.5% |
| Allen County | 2.67 | 41.6 | 10.8% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 1989 | $871 | 17.6% | 86.7% | 7.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pitkin County, CO · Logan County, CO · Loiza Municipio, PR · Long County, GA · Los Alamos County, NM · Luquillo Municipio, PR · Macon County, AL · Perry County, MO · Phillips County, AR · Piatt County, IL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Trigg County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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