Trigg County, Kentucky

Trigg County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Trigg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,339 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,776 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cadiz. The county was created 205 years ago in 1820.

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Location of Trigg County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Trigg County

Population : 14,776 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Area : 1246 km2
Water as percent of area : 8.3%
Land as percent of area : 91.7%
Named for : Stephen Trigg
Altitude : 571 feet / 174 meters
Capital : Cadiz
Establishment : January 01, 1820
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 01:01:44 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.96% (2010-2020)
Map of Kentucky highlighting Trigg County locator map image
Map of Kentucky highlighting Trigg County
Map of Kentucky highlighting Trigg County locator map image
Map of Kentucky highlighting Trigg County locator map image

Geography

Trigg County is located at 36°48'23"N 87°52'24"W (36.8063200, -87.8733700). It has 5 neighbors: Caldwell County, Calloway County, Lyon County, Marshall County and Stewart County.

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The largest city of Trigg County is Cadiz with a population of 2,714. . See all Trigg County cities & populated places.

Trigg County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Cadiz 2,714 City in Kentucky, United States

Trigg County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Trigg County increased by 2.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,339 - census
2011 14,214 -0.88% estimation process
2012 14,410 1.36% estimation process
2013 14,300 -0.77% estimation process
2014 14,131 -1.2% estimation process
2015 14,218 0.61% estimation process
2016 14,302 0.59% estimation process
2017 14,418 0.8% estimation process
2018 14,658 1.64% estimation process
2019 14,651 -0.05% estimation process
2020 14,776 0.85% estimation process

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People born in Trigg County (1)

American basketball player Bobby Rascoe was born in Trigg County

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