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Hopkinsville

Kentucky · 31,180 residents · 32.811 sq mi
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Hopkinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,743. 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 $117,500. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
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
31,180
+4%since 2000
from 30,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Hopkinsville
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,743
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,333
+48%since 2000
from $15,796 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(19,636)
Black30.7%(9,240)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(508)
Asian0.8%(226)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(17,395)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(17,854)
Black30.9%(9,643)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,564)
Asian1.3%(408)
Other5.4%(1,679)
Diversity Score71.2%(22,216)
Diversity Score
71
+23%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

Hopkinsville, Kentucky has about 31,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hopkinsville, Kentucky earns about $39,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopkinsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hopkinsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

About 23.0% of people in Hopkinsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopkinsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopkinsville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,371 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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