Trimble County, Kentucky
Trimble County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Trimble County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,809 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bedford. The county was created 189 years ago in 1837.
County Snapshot
Trimble County at a glance
Trimble County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Kentucky counties
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MiltonPopulation 607
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Quick Facts about Trimble County
| Population | 8,481 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 405 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6130,-85.3376 |
| Named for | Robert Trimble |
| Altitude | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Capital | Bedford |
| Establishment | February 09, 1837 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:34:35 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Trimble County is located at 38°36'47"N 85°20'15"W (38.6130300, -85.3375700). It has 4 neighbors: Clark County, Jefferson County, Carroll County and Henry County.
Trimble County map
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The largest city of Trimble County is Milton with a population of 607. Other cities include and Bedford population 555. See all Trimble County cities & populated places.
Trimble County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Trimble County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 607 | City in Kentucky |
| Bedford | 555 | City in Kentucky, USA |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Trimble County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Trimble County decreased by 3.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,809 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,814 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,844 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,805 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,722 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,733 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,596 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,521 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,468 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,471 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,481 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Trimble County (3)
People born in Trimble County, including politician Charles Henry Hardin, congressman Samuel Gordon Daily, actor Sondra Rodgers, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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