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Trimble

Tennessee · 533 residents (2025 est.) · 0.646 sq mi
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Trimble has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 174 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $80,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
554
−24%since 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:533 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3825066317558801990201020202024Trimble
2024554
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,023
+56%since 2000
from $15,991 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−15%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(711)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(481)
Black2.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other8.7%(48)
Diversity Score29.7%(165)
Diversity Score
30
+625%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trimble, Tennessee?

Trimble, Tennessee has about 554 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trimble, Tennessee?

The typical household in Trimble, Tennessee earns about $51,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trimble, Tennessee expensive?

In Trimble, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Trimble, Tennessee?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Trimble, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trimble, Tennessee?

About 13.0% of people in Trimble, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trimble, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Trimble, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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