County

Trigg County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥14,604Population
💰$57,113Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$196,376Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Black6.1%
Asian0.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,723 (29.5%)
Some College1,731 (18.8%)
Associates1,565 (17%)
Bachelors1,103 (12%)
Graduate Degree2,031 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College18.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,113 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$196,376 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units7,735
Vacant Units1,613

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Trigg County, KY

Trigg County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,604 residents. With a median age of 46.26, it is a mature county.

Trigg County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,113 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Trigg County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $196,376 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $784. Homeownership rates are high at 74.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Trigg County are primarily White (86.33%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Trigg County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Trigg County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42211 Cadiz 12,912 $54,039 $197,500 $775 4.6% 33.8%
42215 Cerulean 1,692 $80,572 $187,800 $857 0.0% 35.6%