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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Hopkins County

Kentucky · 46,126 residents · 542.187 sq mi
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Hopkins County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

46,126
−1%vs 2000
vs 46,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
85 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,155
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,868 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,751
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,382 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
75.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
1.8
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(42,568)
Black6.2%(2,876)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(423)
Asian0.3%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(8,168)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(42,840)
Black6.4%(2,945)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(223)
Asian0.5%(248)
Other0.2%(93)
Diversity Score17.7%(8,164)
18
+1%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

Hopkins County, Kentucky has about 46,126 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hopkins County, Kentucky earns about $22,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopkins County, Kentucky expensive?

In Hopkins County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hopkins County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

About 17.2% of people in Hopkins County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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