Trimble County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Trimble County
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Trimble County Courthouse in Bedford
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | February 9, 1837 |
| Seat | Bedford |
| Largest city | Bedford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 156 sq mi (400 km2) |
| • Land | 152 sq mi (390 km2) |
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) 2.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,474  |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Trimble County is a county located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Bedford. The county was founded in 1837 and is named for Robert Trimble. Trimble is no longer a prohibition or dry county. Trimble County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 156 square miles (400 km2), of which 152 square miles (390 km2) is land and 4.6 square miles (12 km2) (2.9%) is water. It is the fifth-smallest county in Kentucky by land area and fourth-smallest by total area. The county's western border with Indiana is formed by the Ohio River.
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County, Indiana (northwest)
- Carroll County (east)
- Henry County (southeast)
- Oldham County (southwest)
- Clark County, Indiana (west)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 4,480 | — | |
| 1850 | 5,963 | 33.1% | |
| 1860 | 5,880 | −1.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,577 | −5.2% | |
| 1880 | 7,171 | 28.6% | |
| 1890 | 7,140 | −0.4% | |
| 1900 | 7,272 | 1.8% | |
| 1910 | 6,512 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 6,011 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,348 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,601 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 5,148 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,102 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,349 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 6,253 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,090 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,125 | 33.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,809 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,474 | −3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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According to the census of 2010, there were 8,809 people and 3,512 households from 2009 to 2013. The population density was 55 per square mile (21/km2). There were 3,437 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (8.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.2% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 3.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 3,137 households, out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,192, and the median income for a family was $41,925. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $21,656 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,354. About 10.00% of families and 13.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.70% of those under age 18 and 16.80% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- Barebone (ghost town)
- Bedford (county seat)
- Locust
- Milton
- Wise's Landing
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Trimble para niños
