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Trimble County

Kentucky · 8,809 residents · 147.771 sq mi
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Trimble County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,809
+8%since 2000
from 8,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Trimble County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,798
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,161
+29%since 2000
from $16,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(7,898)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(111)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(351)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(8,408)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(223)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other2%(175)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,092)
Diversity Score
12
+187%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trimble County, Kentucky?

Trimble County, Kentucky has about 8,809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trimble County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Trimble County, Kentucky earns about $47,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trimble County, Kentucky expensive?

In Trimble County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $119,900, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Trimble County, Kentucky?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Trimble County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trimble County, Kentucky?

About 16.9% of people in Trimble County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trimble County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Trimble County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,719 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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