Tompkinsville, KY Demographics

A map of Tompkinsville's Population by Race

Tompkinsville, Kentucky had a population of 2,309 in 2020. It was 81.2% White, 7.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tompkinsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is the 152nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Tompkinsville's White Population

1,875 residents of Tompkinsville identify as White, or 81.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Tompkinsville roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is ranked #459 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tompkinsville is less White than neighboring Gamaliel (86.4% White), Summer Shade (88.4% White), Marrowbone (91.8% White), Red Boiling Springs (89.8% White), and Celina (94.2% White).

Tompkinsville's Black Population

163 residents of Tompkinsville identify as Black, or 7.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tompkinsville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tompkinsville is more Black than neighboring Gamaliel (2% Black), Summer Shade (4.8% Black), Marrowbone (2% Black), Red Boiling Springs (0.5% Black), and Celina (1.8% Black).

Tompkinsville's Asian Population

6 residents of Tompkinsville identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tompkinsville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is ranked #301 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tompkinsville is more Asian than neighboring Gamaliel (0% Asian), Summer Shade (0% Asian), Marrowbone (0% Asian), Red Boiling Springs (0.1% Asian), and Celina (0.2% Asian).

Tompkinsville's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Tompkinsville identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tompkinsville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tompkinsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Summer Shade (1.7% Hispanic), Marrowbone (2.7% Hispanic), Red Boiling Springs (5.1% Hispanic), and Celina (1.8% Hispanic). Tompkinsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Gamaliel (9% Hispanic).

Tompkinsville's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Tompkinsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tompkinsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tompkinsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gamaliel (0% Native American/Other), Marrowbone (0% Native American/Other), and Red Boiling Springs (0.4% Native American/Other). Tompkinsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Summer Shade (1% Native American/Other).

Tompkinsville's Multiracial Population

102 residents of Tompkinsville identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tompkinsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Tompkinsville is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tompkinsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Gamaliel (2.6% Multiracial), Summer Shade (4.1% Multiracial), Marrowbone (3.4% Multiracial), Red Boiling Springs (4.1% Multiracial), and Celina (1.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.