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Hodgenville

Kentucky · 3,235 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 $35,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,000. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
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
3,235
+13%since 2000
from 2,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hodgenville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,547
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,941
+28%since 2000
from $14,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,468)
Black11.2%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(804)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,627)
Black6.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(198)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.1%(36)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,083)
Diversity Score
33
+20%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+95%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

Hodgenville, Kentucky has about 3,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hodgenville, Kentucky earns about $35,547 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

About 20.2% 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 20.7% 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 479 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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