Population 8,550 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Trimble County
Household size in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Trimble County has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Trimble County is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Trimble County (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Trimble County
Renters in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Trimble County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (55.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Trimble County than nationally: 11.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Trimble County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $573 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $656 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $936 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Trimble County runs $936 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $362 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 19.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Trimble County
Bachelor's degrees in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Trimble County: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Trimble County have finished high school as nationally: 87.9%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Trimble County
| Period | Trimble County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Trimble County: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Trimble County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble County | 2.51 | 43.7 | 13.3% | 20.3% | 11.7% | 1988 | $936 | 17.2% | 87.9% | 6.4% |
| Carroll County | 2.63 | 37.5 | 29.3% | 34.3% | 12.1% | 1982 | $746 | 12.3% | 83.5% | 6.0% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 41.8 | 13.2% | 28.2% | 12.6% | 1972 | $840 | 20.1% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| Scott County | 2.54 | 40.0 | 11.8% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 1983 | $825 | 12.8% | 86.3% | 3.6% |
| Owen County | 2.64 | 43.7 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 20.4% | 1987 | $763 | 19.3% | 86.0% | 7.6% |
| Gallatin County | 2.65 | 39.7 | 12.7% | 24.9% | 12.4% | 1991 | $962 | 14.6% | 84.0% | 4.6% |
| Grant County | 2.80 | 38.1 | 13.6% | 24.9% | 10.1% | 1988 | $873 | 15.6% | 89.7% | 4.8% |
| Washington County | 2.48 | 42.1 | 11.6% | 17.9% | 9.2% | 1982 | $753 | 15.1% | 87.8% | 3.3% |
| Pendleton County | 2.70 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 1982 | $788 | 15.0% | 85.3% | 4.7% |
| Orange County | 2.55 | 44.1 | 13.9% | 21.3% | 12.4% | 1980 | $919 | 15.9% | 86.2% | 3.3% |
| Bracken County | 2.51 | 42.2 | 12.5% | 21.5% | 12.5% | 1984 | $822 | 17.8% | 88.8% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lincoln County, WA · Lawrence County, KY · Lawrence County, MS · Lee County, AR · Lee County, KY · Lee County, SC · Lee County, TX · Lemhi County, ID · Leon County, TX · Leslie County, KY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Trimble County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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