Hopkins County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hopkins County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21107
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 542.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 554.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.311070
- Longitude
- -87.542196
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,457
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,127
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,636 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 813 | 1.8% |
| White | 39,263 | 88.3% |
| Black | 2,590 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 131 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 179 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,765 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 359 | 1.1% |
| White | 30,803 | 90.3% |
| Black | 2,424 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 241 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 152 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 45,119
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,818
- Poverty Rate
- 19.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,748
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,402 | 87.3% |
| Black | 2,628 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 264 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,202
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,722 | 48.8% |
| Republican | 13,748 | 42.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,473 | 4.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,198 | 47.2% |
| Female | 17,004 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,382 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1,283 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 254 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,795
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,387 | 47.2% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 31.8% |
| Black | 486 | 37.9% |
| Asian | 83 | 32.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,905 | 45.4% |
| Female | 7,890 | 46.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,457 (30.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,308 (17.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,001
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $139,537
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $821
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 3.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.