Taylor County, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Taylor County was 26,407, a 0.95% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Taylor County's population was 26,158, an increase of 0.61% compared to a population of 26,000 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Taylor County, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Taylor County increased by 3,541. In this period, the peak population was 26,407 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 22,866 - -
2001 22,932 66 0.29%
2002 23,372 440 1.92%
2003 23,440 68 0.29%
2004 23,607 167 0.71%
2005 23,845 238 1.01%
2006 24,077 232 0.97%
2007 24,204 127 0.53%
2008 24,399 195 0.81%
2009 24,525 126 0.52%
2010 24,635 110 0.45%
2011 24,952 317 1.29%
2012 25,035 83 0.33%
2013 25,125 90 0.36%
2014 25,330 205 0.82%
2015 25,562 232 0.92%
2016 25,420 -142 -0.56%
2017 25,517 97 0.38%
2018 25,483 -34 -0.13%
2019 25,735 252 0.99%
2020 26,000 265 1.03%
2021 26,158 158 0.61%
2022 26,407 249 0.95%
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Taylor County, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Taylor County's population increased by 1,769 (7.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Taylor County's population increased by 1,365 (5.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Taylor County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Taylor County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 26,407. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Taylor County's population peaked in year 2022 at 26,407.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Taylor County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 22,866.

Taylor County, KY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Taylor County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Taylor County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.70% per year. Overall the population grew 15.49% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Taylor County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Taylor County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.70% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 407. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2001 to 2002, Taylor County's population grew the most with an increase of 440 (1.92%).

While from 2015 and 2016, Taylor County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 142 (-0.56%).

Things to know

Is Taylor County, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Taylor County's population increased by 407 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 158 (0.61%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 249 (0.95%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Taylor County, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Taylor County increased by 1,282 (5.10%). The population was highest at 26,407 in the year 2022 and lowest at 25,125 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.54%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Taylor County, KY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Taylor County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Taylor County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Taylor County was 26,407, a 0.95% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Taylor County population was 26,158, an increase of 0.61% compared to a population of 26,000 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Taylor County increased by 3,541. In this period, the peak population was 26,407 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Taylor County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Taylor County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Taylor County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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