Taylor County, Kentucky
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Taylor County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 22,927. Its county seat is Campbellsville6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 718 km² (277 mi²). 699 km² (270 mi²) of it is land and 19 km² (7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.61% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 22,927 people, 9,233 households, and 6,555 families residing in the county. The population density is 33/km² (85/mi²). There are 10,180 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (38/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.62% White, 5.06% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 9,233 households out of which 30.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% are married couples living together, 11.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% are non-families. 26.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 10.40% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,089, and the median income for a family is $33,854. Males have a median income of $26,633 versus $20,480 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,162. 17.50% of the population and 14.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.70% of those under the age of 18 and 18.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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