Hopkins County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hopkins County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 45,143. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hopkins County is 41.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hopkins County is $57,610. This is 8% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $128,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Hopkins County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hopkins County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.