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Trimble County

Kentucky · 8,474 residents · 147.771 sq mi
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Trimble County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,700. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,474
+4%since 2000
from 8,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+24%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,589
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,194
+66%since 2000
from $16,354 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(7,914)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(192)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other4.4%(375)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,461)
Segregation Score3.9%(331)
Diversity Score
17
+299%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
4
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trimble County, Kentucky?

Trimble County, Kentucky has about 8,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trimble County, Kentucky earns about $57,589 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 $129,700, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Trimble County, Kentucky?

About 15.1% 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 17.7% 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 2,384 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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