Hopkins County's estimated 2026 population is 45,233 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hopkins County is the 24th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 46,841 and has seen a growth of -3.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 34,741 adults, (8,597 of whom are seniors) in Hopkins County.
Female: 23,284 (51.6%)
Male: 21,835 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Hopkins County includes 87.33% White, 5.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,402 | 87.33% |
| Black or African American | 2,628 | 5.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,193 | 4.86% |
| Native American | 533 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 264 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.22% |
Hopkins County's average per capita income is $42,864. Household income levels show a median of $56,815. The poverty rate stands at 19.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,004 | $99,771 |
| Families | $70,725 | $85,074 |
| Households | $56,815 | $70,892 |
| Non Families | $28,030 | $39,594 |
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