County · Kentucky
Todd County, Kentucky
Todd County, Kentucky. Todd County had 12,972 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 21219.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,972
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,243 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,469
Median household income
$61,103
±$4,335 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$166,700
±$16,005 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$851
±$116 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Todd County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,243 residents in Todd County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,972 for July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,469 over 375 square miles of land.
| Measure | Todd County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,469 | 4,534,824 | +153 |
| Households | 4,559±151 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.09 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,187±20 | 2,023,116 | −154 |
Todd County's population since 2000
From 11,971 in 2000 to 12,972 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Todd County?
Todd County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Elkton with 2,387 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Todd County?
The median resident of Todd County is 36.1 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.7%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Todd County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1±0.6 | 39.1 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 27.0%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 5.0% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.6%±1.0 pts | 81.5% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.7%±1.0 pts | 7.6% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.0%±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±2.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.4%±5.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4%±3.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5%±2.8 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Todd County earn?
Half of Todd County's 4,559 households earn less than $61,103 a year (±$4,335), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $54,157 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Todd County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,103±$4,335 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,168±$8,143 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,149±$3,006 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9%±4.8 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.7%±10.3 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±3.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.7%±3.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Todd County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Todd County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,700 by its owner (±$16,005). The median renter pays $851 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Todd County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,700±$16,005 | $205,600 | +$35,877 |
| Median gross rent | $851±$116 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7%±11.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,141±$140 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±4.0 pts | 68.3% | +8.5 pts |
| Housing units | 5,187±20 | 2,023,116 | −154 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±4.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5%±4.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.4%±4.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0%±1.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Todd County building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units across Todd County in 2025 (40 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Todd County get to work?
73.7% of Todd County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes.
| Measure | Todd County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±3.0 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7%±5.5 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±3.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±4.3 pts | 10.2% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±3.6 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Todd County's census tracts?
Todd County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,406 (Tract 9503) to $94,732 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950121219950100 | 2,589±326 | $62,019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950221219950200 | 5,620±598 | $57,676 |
| Tract 950321219950300 | 2,521±340 | $56,406 |
| Tract 950421219950400 | 1,739±308 | $94,732 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Todd County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 88th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 102nd of 120 |
| Median household income | 45th of 120 |
| Median home value | 48th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 120 |
| Median age | 113th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Todd County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.