Taylor County, Kentucky

Taylor County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,512 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,707 inhabitants. Its county seat is Campbellsville. The county was created 177 years ago in 1848.

Taylor County locator map
Location of Taylor County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Taylor County

Population : 25,707 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Different from : Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County, Taylor County
Area : 718 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.8%
Land as percent of area : 96.2%
Named for : Zachary Taylor
Capital : Campbellsville
Establishment : January 01, 1848
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 11:35:51 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.65% (2010-2020)
Clay Hill near Campbellsville entrance closeup image
Clay Hill near Campbellsville entrance closeup
Clay Hill near Campbellsville entrance closeup image
Clay Hill near Campbellsville entrance closeup image

Geography

Taylor County is located at 37°21'59"N 85°19'40"W (37.3664600, -85.3278400). It has 5 neighbors: Adair County, Casey County, Green County, Larue County and Marion County.

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The largest city of Taylor County is Campbellsville with a population of 11,430. . See all Taylor County cities & populated places.

Taylor County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County.

City Name Population Title
Campbellsville 11,430 City in Kentucky

Taylor County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Taylor County increased by 4.65% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 24,512 - census
2011 24,991 1.92% estimation process
2012 25,069 0.31% estimation process
2013 25,159 0.36% estimation process
2014 25,360 0.79% estimation process
2015 25,586 0.88% estimation process
2016 25,441 -0.57% estimation process
2017 25,544 0.4% estimation process
2018 25,514 -0.12% estimation process
2019 25,769 0.99% estimation process
2020 25,707 -0.24% estimation process

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People born in Taylor County (1)

American politician and businessman Jimmy Higdon was born in Taylor County

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