Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hopkinsville, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,906

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.2%18,001

Black

26.1%8,079

Two or More

8.7%2,692

Hispanic/Latino

5%1,553

Asian

1.1%336

Other

0.6%198

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%44

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%1,382

High School Diploma

25.2%4,924

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%1,426

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%2,718

Associate's Degree

10.5%2,048

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%2,988

Master's Degree

5.8%1,141

Professional Degree

1.3%256

Doctorate

0.9%172

HS or Higher

87.1%

BA or Higher

23.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,100

Median Renti

$902

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47%5,898

Renter-Occupied

53%6,655

Total Units

14,279

Homeownership

47%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%570

$50K–$100K

17.5%1,031

$100K–$150K

16.3%964

$150K–$200K

16.8%991

$200K–$300K

24.1%1,422

$300K–$500K

13.1%770

$500K–$1M

2.3%137

$1M+

0.2%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

680

$500–$750

1,217

$750–$1,000

2,207

$1,000–$1,250

1,661

$1,250–$1,500

372

$1,500–$2,000

243

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%197

2010–2019

9.9%1,411

2000–2009

7.9%1,127

1990–1999

13.4%1,913

1980–1989

9.7%1,378

1970–1979

18.9%2,692

1960–1969

14.3%2,046

1950–1959

14%1,998

1940–1949

3.5%505

1939 or earlier

7.1%1,012

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.5%6,461

Utility Gas

45.2%5,672

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%206

Fuel Oil

0.7%82

No Fuel

0.6%73

Wood

0.3%35

Other

0.1%16

Solar

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,139

Mean Household Incomei

$62,602

Per Capita Incomei

$26,790

Poverty Ratei

18.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

13,116

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%1,189

$10K–$15K

7%873

$15K–$20K

4%497

$20K–$25K

3.4%428

$25K–$30K

5.3%660

$30K–$35K

6.1%772

$35K–$40K

5.1%636

$40K–$45K

4.5%559

$45K–$50K

7%873

$50K–$60K

8.6%1,080

$60K–$75K

10.3%1,290

$75K–$100K

12.5%1,572

$100K–$125K

5.8%726

$125K–$150K

4.3%538

$150K–$200K

4%504

$200K+

2.8%356

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,367

Residentsi

2,496

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers549 homes98% occupied$362/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8192 homes90% occupied$359/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC48 homes97% occupied$362/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,139/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

75.1%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

23.4%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

74.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.6% of subsidized households are minority

32.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8742.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

259

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

India

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,192

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,960

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,365(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured