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Tompkinsville

Kentucky · 2,402 residents · 3.284 sq mi
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Tompkinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,402
−10%since 2000
from 2,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tompkinsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,267 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,311
−17%since 2000
from $15,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,360)
Black8.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(610)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(2,067)
Black7.6%(182)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(100)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(668)
Diversity Score
28
+21%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−28%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

Tompkinsville, Kentucky has about 2,402 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Tompkinsville, Kentucky earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tompkinsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tompkinsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

About 38.3% of people in Tompkinsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tompkinsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Tompkinsville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 459 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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