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Tompkinsville

Kentucky · 2,309 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 $30,330. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,300. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,309
−13%since 2000
from 2,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tompkinsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,330
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,267 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,138
+7%since 2000
from $15,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,875)
Black7.1%(163)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(150)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.6%(38)
Diversity Score35.5%(820)
Diversity Score
36
+55%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

Tompkinsville, Kentucky has about 2,309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Tompkinsville, Kentucky earns about $30,330 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

About 10.3% 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 41.6% 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 552 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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