Census Bureau data for Tompkinsville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Tompkinsville city
- What is the median household income in Tompkinsville city?
- The median household income in Tompkinsville city is $37,405 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Tompkinsville city?
- The poverty rate in Tompkinsville city is 18.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Tompkinsville city?
- $86,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Tompkinsville city?
- The median gross rent in Tompkinsville city is $600 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Tompkinsville city residents have a college degree?
- 12.8% of adults in Tompkinsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,672
Median Income
$37,405
Median Home Value
$86,100
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,041 (+19.3%)
Home Value:
+$12,700 (+17.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.6 pp (-31.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.2 pp (+1.6%)
Unemployment:
-3.3 pp (-35.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,672
Median Age
37.0
Female
54.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 80.7%
Black 10.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Other 2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,405
±$8,999
-$25,012 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$54,410
Median Family Income
$47,949
Poverty Rate
18.6%
+6.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
27.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.8%
$10–15k
12.5%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
18.9%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
14.3%
$100–150k
8.5%
$150–200k
1.6%
$200k+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,293
Owner-Occupied
50.3%
Renter-Occupied
49.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Median Home Value
$86,100
-$106,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$600
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.1%
$50–100k
38.8%
$100–200k
15.1%
$200–300k
15.7%
$300–500k
3.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
34.0%
$500–1k
58.4%
$1–1.5k
1.0%
$1.5–2k
5.3%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.6%
1 vehicle
48.5%
2 vehicles
19.3%
3+
17.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
4.0%
5–19 units
9.3%
20+ units
5.6%
Mobile home
8.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
30.0%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
78.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.8%
-14.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.9%
Some College / Associate
14.2%
Less Than High School
7.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
+1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
2.2%
Government Workers
23.9%
Private For-Profit
73.9%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.8%
Retail
15.2%
Edu/Health
14.4%
Public Admin
12.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.6%
Wholesale
6.7%
Prof. Services
5.7%
Construction
4.3%
Transportation
3.2%
Finance
2.1%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Production
30.7%
Management
24.4%
Sales
23.8%
Food Prep
14.6%
Construction
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.8 min
Drove Alone
74.0%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
5.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,189
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
23.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.3%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
9.8%
45–54
8.9%
55–64
8.4%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
8.1%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 29.9%
Working age (18–64): 70.1%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.1%
With a Disability
28.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.9%
Uninsured
7.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.5%
Has a Computer
84.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.1%
Moved from Abroad
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023