Hopkinsville, KY Demographics

A map of Hopkinsville's Population by Race

Hopkinsville, Kentucky had a population of 31,180 in 2020. It was 57.3% White, 30.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hopkinsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is the 11th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hopkinsville's White Population

17,854 residents of Hopkinsville identify as White, or 57.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Hopkinsville considerably less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is ranked #538 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hopkinsville is more White than neighboring Fort Campbell North (54.5% White), and Oak Grove (48.7% White). Hopkinsville is less White than neighboring Pembroke (67.2% White), Fairview (91.5% White), and Gracey (74.4% White).

Hopkinsville's Black Population

9,643 residents of Hopkinsville identify as Black, or 30.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hopkinsville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hopkinsville is more Black than neighboring Pembroke (22.4% Black), Fairview (3.9% Black), Fort Campbell North (14.3% Black), Oak Grove (26.8% Black), and Gracey (16.2% Black).

Hopkinsville's Asian Population

408 residents of Hopkinsville identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hopkinsville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hopkinsville is more Asian than neighboring Pembroke (0.1% Asian), Fairview (0.8% Asian), and Gracey (0.9% Asian). Hopkinsville is less Asian than neighboring Fort Campbell North (2.7% Asian), and Oak Grove (1.5% Asian).

Hopkinsville's Hispanic Population

1,564 residents of Hopkinsville identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hopkinsville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is ranked #103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hopkinsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (1.2% Hispanic), and Gracey (2.6% Hispanic). Hopkinsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Pembroke (5.4% Hispanic), Fort Campbell North (20.1% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (13.2% Hispanic).

Hopkinsville's Native American/Other Population

224 residents of Hopkinsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hopkinsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is ranked #136 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hopkinsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pembroke (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gracey (0% Native American/Other). Hopkinsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (1.2% Native American/Other), Fort Campbell North (2.1% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (1.8% Native American/Other).

Hopkinsville's Multiracial Population

1,487 residents of Hopkinsville identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hopkinsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hopkinsville is ranked #136 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hopkinsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Pembroke (4.3% Multiracial), and Fairview (1.6% Multiracial). Hopkinsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Campbell North (6.3% Multiracial), Oak Grove (8% Multiracial), and Gracey (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.