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Hopkinsville, KY

Founded 1796Christian CountyElev. 161 m
Population
31,011
Median home
$140,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
11

Overview

About Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville is home to roughly 31,011 residents. Hopkinsville was founded in 1796 and sits in Christian County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $47,428. Homes carry a median value of $140,200, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59.1%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,011
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$47,428
Per-capita income
$26,815
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
3.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White59.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black27.4%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.7%
Sales & office23.6%
Production, transportation & material moving22.2%
Service16.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$140,200
Median gross rent
$869/mo
Owner-occupied
50.3%
Median year built
1975
Households
12,650
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hopkinsville has 16 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading22%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bluegrass Learning AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Christian County Day TreatmentHighGrades 7–12
Christian County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech.HighGrades 9–12
Hopkinsville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Christian County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Hopkinsville Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Freedom Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Indian Hills Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Millbrooke Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Sinking Fork Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Christian County Home/HospitalOtherGrades -1–12
Christian County Public Schools VLAOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime8% below national
Hopkinsville357
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime63% above national
Hopkinsville3,185
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hopkinsville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hopkinsville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Christian County
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hopkinsville is in Christian County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hopkinsville was founded in 1796 and sits in Christian County. Elevation ~161 m.

Population trend
33K31K31,01120102024
Map of Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, KY
Where Hopkinsville is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownHopkinsville
Historic places

29 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Memorial Fountain in HopkinsvilleChurch Hill Grange HallGlen BurnieRich GroveRitter HouseBoatright HouseWestern Lunatic AsylumBlue Lantern Farm
Notable people from Hopkinsville
bell hooksEdgar CayceJoseph RalstonEd WhitfieldBird AverittEdward T. BreathittThomas R. UnderwoodAnthony HickeyVincent HerringJack C. Haldeman II
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Nearby cities
Madisonville (35 mi)Murray (49 mi)Franklin (51 mi)Bowling Green (58 mi)Mayfield (65 mi)Owensboro (66 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hopkinsville, KY (11)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Vincent Duane Reyes, 50
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Christopher James Scott, Vincent Reyes
Christopher Jones, 33
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Christopher D Jones, Christopher David Jones
William Ross Moore, 28
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA William Moore, William R Moore
Donovan Lee Stokes, 59
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Donovan L Stokes, Donovan Stokes
Keith David Smith, 51
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Keith Smith, David Smith
Michael Allen Jones, 63
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Mike Jones, Michael Jones
Michael Allen Jones, 63
Hopkinsville · 42240
AKA Mike Allen
Robert Anthony Wright, 40
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Robert Wright, Robert A Wright
Robert Glenn Walker, 60
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Robert Walker, Robert G Walker
John Harvey Taylor, 37
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
Jonathan Bernardo Hernandez, 43
Hopkinsville · Christian County · 42240
AKA Johnathan B Hernandez, Jonathan Hernandez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hopkinsville — frequently asked

What is the population of Hopkinsville, Kentucky?
Hopkinsville has a population of about 31,011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hopkinsville?
The median home value in Hopkinsville is $140,200, and the median gross rent is $869/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hopkinsville safe? What is the crime rate?
Hopkinsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 357 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hopkinsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Christian County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, tornado, drought.
How many schools are in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville has 16 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hopkinsville?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Hopkinsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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