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Trigg County, KY
2 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Trigg County, Kentucky.
Population
14,315
Land area
441sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Trigg County
Trigg County at a glance
- Trigg County is 72% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,857, 6% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,700 and median rent is $803 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cadiz (2,677) and Cerulean (263).
Local data for Trigg County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trigg County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,857
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$207,700
Prices +2.6% in a year
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,267), Irish Americans (1,594), Scottish Americans (333).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,639
2,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $9,558 per person
PPP loans
$13M
316 loans, 2,233 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$46.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Trigg County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trigg County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
682
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Trigg County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Trigg County, KY?
- Cadiz is the largest city or town in Trigg County, with about 2,677 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Trigg County?
- Trigg County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42211.
- What is the population of Trigg County, KY?
- About 14,315 people live in Trigg County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Trigg County?
- Trigg County borders Christian County, Calloway County, Marshall County, Stewart County, TN, Caldwell County, Lyon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023