U.S. County · Profile

Hopkins County

44.9KTotal Population
82Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.42%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Hopkins County has a population of 44,929 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Hopkins County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.6%39,807
Black or African American6.1%2,741
Two or More Races3.8%1,707
Hispanic or Latino2.3%1,033
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%270
Asian0.6%270
Some Other Race0.2%90
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Hopkins County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$54,466
27.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,878
27.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.2%
67.0% above national average
Median Age
41.4 years

Income & Poverty

$54,466Median Household Income
$27,878Per Capita Income
19.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,466$67,816
Families$64,949$79,213
Married-couple Families$64,949$72,743
Nonfamily Households$32,377$34,967

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Hopkins County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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