Hopkins County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,119 | — | #1,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,815 | -24.4% | #2,347 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,800 | -49.3% | #2,354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | -28.0% | #1,838 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +58.6% | #2,671 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hopkins County has a population of 45,119, making it the #1,101 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hopkins County is $56,815, ranking #2,347 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Hopkins County is $142,800 (-49.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $837/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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95.1% of residents in Hopkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins County, Kentucky has a total population of 45,119, making it the 1,101st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hopkins County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hopkins County is $56,815, which ranks #2,347 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Hopkins County is $142,800, 49.3% below the national median. Renters in Hopkins County pay a median gross rent of $837 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hopkins County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Hopkins County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Hopkins County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.