Trimble County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trimble County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 8,531. It is the 107th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trimble County is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trimble County is $67,813. This is 9% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $172,700. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Trimble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trimble County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.