Hopkins County's estimated 2026 population is 45,684 with a growth rate of 0.51% 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 -2.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hopkins County includes 87.96% White, 6.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.96%)
Black or African American (6.11%)
Two or more races (4.2%)
Native American (0.83%)
Asian (0.5%)
Other race (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,706 | 87.96% |
| Black or African American | 2,758 | 6.11% |
| Two or more races | 1,894 | 4.2% |
| Native American | 374 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 225 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 182 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hopkins County's average per capita income is $42,796. Household income levels show a median of $57,610. The poverty rate stands at 19.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,483 | - |
| Families | $69,515 | $84,090 |
| Households | $57,610 | $71,377 |
| Non Families | $30,866 | $42,214 |
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