Trimble, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 554, Trimble's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Trimble is a small community located in Tennessee, within Dyer County. The total population is 554. It ranks as the 374th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trimble is 41.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trimble is $51,750. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $80,900. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Trimble is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trimble has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Trimble, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.