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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hodgenville

Kentucky · 2,874 residents · 2.309 sq mi
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Hodgenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,132. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,900. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,874
+4%since 1990
from 2,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,245 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,194 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+2%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hodgenville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,132
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,939 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,794
+76%since 1990
from $8,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
41.2% rent
2.5
−8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,421)
Black12.2%(335)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(736)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,468)
Black11.2%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score28%(804)
28
+5%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

Hodgenville, Kentucky has about 2,874 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hodgenville, Kentucky earns about $25,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hodgenville, Kentucky expensive?

In Hodgenville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hodgenville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

About 22.3% of people in Hodgenville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hodgenville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hodgenville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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