Hopkinsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Christian County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,011
Population
945/sq mi density
$47,428
Median Income
$26,815 per capita
$140,200
Home Value
$192,475 Zillow
$869
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
459
Violent Crime/100K
2,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,428 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
31,011
Census 2023
Population Density
945
per square mile
Land Area
30.8
square miles (79.8 km²)
Median Age
35.1 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 27.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.4%
Black
27.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.8%
Veterans
10.3%
72% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.8%
68% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.9%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.1%
17% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 31,011 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 945 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 30.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.2% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.8% |
| Veterans | 10.3% |
| Disability | 21.8% |
| Health Insurance | 92.9% |
| Uninsured | 7.1% |
| Broadband Access | 80.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |