Hopkinsville, Kentucky is a small city of 42,493 people, with a population density of 153 people per square mile. The city is located in the heart of Kentucky and offers locals and visitors alike many year-round outdoor activities, local businesses, organizations and sporting events to enjoy. For those interested in outdoor activities the city offers miles of hiking trails along the banks of the Red River as well as fishing and camping in nearby Lake Barkley State Park. Local businesses include the Pennyrile Forest Winery & Vineyards, Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory and L&N Federal Credit Union. Community organizations like Rotary International host unique events such as their annual Hopkinsville Rotary Club Ribeye Trail Ride which raises money for charity every year. For sports fans there are also plenty of local sporting events to enjoy including high school football games at Christian County High School or summer baseball games at Hopkinsville Baseball Complex.
The population in Hopkinsville (zip 42240) is 42,493. There are 158 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hopkinsville (zip 42240) is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hopkinsville (zip 42240) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hopkinsville (zip 42240)
- 45.7% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 29.0% are married with children
- 20.8% have children, but are single
Race in Hopkinsville (zip 42240)
- 66.9% are White
- 24.6% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander