Hopkins County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Hopkins County, Kentucky has a population of 45,119, the 23rd most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $56,815 and the median home value is $142,800. The poverty rate is 20.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hopkins County Quick Facts
How Hopkins County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,143 | 45,119 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $57,610 | $56,815 | -1.4% |
| Median home value | $128,800 | $142,800 | +10.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hopkins County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 19,515 | $53,860 | 23.3% | $164,100 |
| Dawson Springs | 1,951 | $32,838 | 30.5% | $70,000 |
| Earlington | 1,084 | $38,194 | 39.3% | $64,000 |
| White Plains | 1,021 | $35,625 | 26.4% | $85,700 |
| Hanson | 958 | $95,903 | 7.6% | $141,500 |
| Nortonville | 904 | $55,844 | 14.5% | $69,000 |
| Mortons Gap | 650 | N/A | 24.6% | $96,800 |
| St. Charles | 293 | $44,688 | 33.8% | $55,700 |
| Nebo | 217 | $49,844 | 14.3% | $95,000 |
| Manitou | 93 | $110,313 | 0.0% | $131,000 |
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Population Overview
Hopkins County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 45,119. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
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 $56,815. This is 11% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $142,800. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Hopkins County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Hopkins County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hopkins County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hopkins County, Kentucky?
Hopkins County has a population of 45,119, making it the 23rd most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Hopkins County?
The median household income in Hopkins County is $56,815 with a poverty rate of 20.0%.
How many cities are in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
Hopkins County contains 10 Census-designated places.