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Hopkins County

Kentucky · 45,423 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 $47,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $107,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,423
−2%since 2000
from 46,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K45K46K47K47K1990201020202024Hopkins County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,014
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,883
+43%since 2000
from $17,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(39,054)
Black6.4%(2,902)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,126)
Asian0.5%(230)
Other2.3%(1,055)
Diversity Score27.5%(12,471)
Segregation Score30.8%(13,996)
Diversity Score
27
+56%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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HOPKINS COUNTY VS
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Home value$127,400+19%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

Hopkins County, Kentucky has about 45,423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hopkins County, Kentucky earns about $47,014 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

About 16.1% 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 19.7% of people in Hopkins County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopkins County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopkins County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 703 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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