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Hanson

Kentucky · 758 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Hanson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,300. Households here earn about 26% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
+21%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3635417198961K1990201020202024Hanson
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,237
+69%since 2000
from $14,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(607)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(677)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.8%(14)
Diversity Score13%(99)
Diversity Score
13
+152%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanson, Kentucky?

Hanson, Kentucky has about 758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hanson, Kentucky earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanson, Kentucky expensive?

In Hanson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Hanson, Kentucky?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hanson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanson, Kentucky?

About 9.6% of people in Hanson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanson, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanson, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 336 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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