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Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Tompkinsville, Kentucky, in Monroe county, is 70 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 71 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,660.

The People and Families of Tompkinsville

In Tompkinsville, about 45% of adults are married. Looking at Tompkinsville, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Tompkinsville if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tompkinsville had a median family income of $23,361.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Tompkinsville gave more campaign money ($4,275) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tompkinsville Housing

Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Tompkinsville. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Tompkinsville, 91% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Tompkinsville, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Tompkinsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Tompkinsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Tompkinsville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tompkinsville, KY

Comparing Tompkinsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity88
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
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