Taylor County, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Kentucky
. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat
is Campbellsville
. The county is named for President
Zachary Taylor
, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county. Selected restaurants serve alchoholic beverages.
The Campbellsville Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Taylor County.
It is represented in the Kentucky House of Representatives
by the Republican
John "Bam" Carney
, an educator. Carney in 2009 succeeded fellow Republican Russ Mobley
, a retired associate professor of theatre arts at Campbellsville University
, in the position.
of 2000, there were 22,927 people, 9,233 households, and 6,555 families residing in the county. The population density
was 85 /sqmi. There were 10,180 housing units at an average density of 38 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 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 were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 9,233 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples
living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,089, and the median income for a family was $33,854. Males had a median income of $26,633 versus $20,480 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,162. About 14.20% of families and 17.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.70% of those under age 18 and 18.30% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Campbellsville
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Campbellsville is a city in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. The population within city limits was 10,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taylor County, and the home of Campbellsville University...
. The county is named for President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States and an American military leader. Initially uninterested in politics, Taylor nonetheless ran as a Whig in the 1848 presidential election, defeating Lewis Cass...
, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county. Selected restaurants serve alchoholic beverages.
The Campbellsville Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Taylor County.
It is represented in the Kentucky House of Representatives
Kentucky House of Representatives
The Kentucky House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kentucky General Assembly. It is composed of 100 Representatives elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. Not more than two counties can be joined to form a House district, except when necessary to preserve...
by the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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John "Bam" Carney
John "Bam" Carney
John Mitchel Owen Carney, known as Bam Carney is the Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from District 51 John Mitchel Owen Carney, known as Bam Carney (born September 30) is the Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from District 51 John Mitchel Owen...
, an educator. Carney in 2009 succeeded fellow Republican Russ Mobley
Russ Mobley
Russell G. Mobley, known as Russ Mobley is a Republican former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from District 51 in the south central portion of the state....
, a retired associate professor of theatre arts at Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University, also known as CU, is a private university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the seat of Taylor County. Founded as Russell Creek Academy, a Baptist institution, the university currently enrolls more than 3,000 students and is open to students of all denominations...
, in the position.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 277.05 square miles (717.6 km²), of which 269.83 square miles (698.9 km²) (or 97.39%) is land and 7.22 square miles (18.7 km²) (or 2.61%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Marion CountyMarion County, KentuckyAs of the census of 2000, there were 18,212 people, 6,613 households, and 4,754 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 7,277 housing units at an average density of...
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(east) - Adair CountyAdair County, KentuckyAdair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population is 18,656. Its county seat is Columbia, Kentucky. The county is named for John Adair, then Speaker of the House in Kentucky and later Governor of Kentucky ....
(southeast) - Green CountyGreen County, KentuckyGreen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1793. As of 2000, the population was 11,518. Its county seat is Greensburg. The county is named for Nathanael Greene...
(south & west) - LaRue CountyLaRue County, KentuckyLaRue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is included in the Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 13,373. Its county seat is Hodgenville...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 22,927 people, 9,233 households, and 6,555 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 85 /sqmi. There were 10,180 housing units at an average density of 38 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 93.62% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 5.06% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 9,233 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,089, and the median income for a family was $33,854. Males had a median income of $26,633 versus $20,480 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,162. About 14.20% of families and 17.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.70% of those under age 18 and 18.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- ActonActon, KentuckyActon is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 70 east of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 728 feet ....
- BengalBengal, KentuckyBengal is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 323 west of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 722 feet ....
- Black GnatBlack Gnat, KentuckyBlack Gnat is an unincorporated community in Green and Taylor Counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It lies along Old U.S. Route 68 between the cities of Campbellsville and Greensburg, the county seats of Taylor and Green Counties. Its elevation is 846 feet .-References:...
- CampbellsvilleCampbellsville, KentuckyCampbellsville is a city in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. The population within city limits was 10,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taylor County, and the home of Campbellsville University...
- Elk HornElk Horn, KentuckyElk Horn is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 76 southeast of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 735 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 42733....
- FinleyFinley, KentuckyFinley is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 289 and route 634 north of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 1,017 feet ....
- HatcherHatcher, KentuckyHatcher is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 55 south of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 820 feet ....
- HobsonHobsonHobson may refer to:People with the surname Hobson:*Hobson In places:* Hobson, County Durham, a village in England* Hobson, Montana, United States* Hobson, Texas, United States...
- MannsvilleMannsville, KentuckyMannsville is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Routes 70 and 337 east of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 738 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of...
- MerrimacMerrimac, KentuckyMerrimac is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along local roads a short distance east of Route 337, northeast of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 797 feet ....
- SalomaSaloma, KentuckySaloma is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Routes 527 and 744 northwest of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 906 feet ....
- YumaYuma, KentuckyYuma is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 76 southeast of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 722 feet ....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Taylor County, KentuckyNational Register of Historic Places listings in Taylor County, KentuckyThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Taylor County, Kentucky.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States...