Hopkins County Demographics
A map of Hopkins County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 39,054 | 86.0% |
Black | 2,902 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 1,893 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 1,126 | 2.5% |
Asian | 230 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 218 | 0.5% |
Hopkins County, Kentucky had a population of 45,423 in 2020. It was 86.0% White, 6.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hopkins County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Hopkins County is the 23rd most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Hopkins County's White Population
39,054 residents of Hopkins County identify as White, or 86.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Hopkins County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Hopkins County is ranked #94 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hopkins County is more White than neighboring Webster County (85.6% White), and Christian County (63.8% White). Hopkins County is less White than neighboring McLean County (95% White), Caldwell County (88.5% White), and Muhlenberg County (91.2% White).
Hopkins County's Black Population
2,902 residents of Hopkins County identify as Black, or 6.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hopkins County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Hopkins County is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hopkins County is more Black than neighboring Webster County (3.7% Black), McLean County (0.5% Black), Caldwell County (5.2% Black), and Muhlenberg County (3.9% Black). Hopkins County is less Black than neighboring Christian County (20.9% Black).
Hopkins County's Asian Population
230 residents of Hopkins County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hopkins County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Hopkins County is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hopkins County is more Asian than neighboring Webster County (0.2% Asian), McLean County (0.1% Asian), Caldwell County (0.4% Asian), and Muhlenberg County (0.2% Asian). Hopkins County is less Asian than neighboring Christian County (1.3% Asian).
Hopkins County's Hispanic Population
1,126 residents of Hopkins County identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hopkins County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Hopkins County is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hopkins County is more Hispanic than neighboring McLean County (1.8% Hispanic), Caldwell County (1.6% Hispanic), and Muhlenberg County (1.8% Hispanic). Hopkins County is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster County (6.5% Hispanic), and Christian County (7.9% Hispanic).
Hopkins County's Native American/Other Population
218 residents of Hopkins County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hopkins County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Hopkins County is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hopkins County is more Native American/Other than neighboring McLean County (0.4% Native American/Other), Caldwell County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Muhlenberg County (0.4% Native American/Other). Hopkins County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Christian County (1% Native American/Other).
Hopkins County's Multiracial Population
1,893 residents of Hopkins County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hopkins County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Hopkins County is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hopkins County is more Multiracial than neighboring Webster County (3.5% Multiracial), McLean County (2.2% Multiracial), Caldwell County (4% Multiracial), and Muhlenberg County (2.5% Multiracial). Hopkins County is less Multiracial than neighboring Christian County (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.