Earlington, Kentucky
Earlington: City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Earlington is a city located in the county of Hopkins in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,413 and a population density of 186 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,321 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Earlington
| Population : | 1,321 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Hopkins County |
| Postal code : | 42410 |
| Area : | 7.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 423 feet / 129 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:15:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 173 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Earlington is located at 37°16'27"N 87°30'43"W (37.2742100, -87.5119400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Earlington decreased by 6.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,411 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,402 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,395 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,385 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,382 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,367 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,356 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,345 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,332 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,321 | -0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Earlington (1)
American university president Lee T. Todd, Jr. was born in Earlington
Schools in Earlington
College & universities near Earlington, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Earlington, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Earlington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Earlington Post Office | Earlington (KY) | 42410 |
Other cities in Hopkins County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hopkins County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 18,656 | County seat in Kentucky |
| Dawson Springs | 2,629 | City in Kentucky, United States of America |
| Nortonville | 1,147 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| White Plains | 900 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Mortons Gap | 825 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Hanson | 709 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Saint Charles | 269 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States |
| Nebo | 225 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Earlington distances to largest Kentucky cities
