Hindman, Kentucky
Hindman: Human settlement in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Hindman is a city located in the county of Knott in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 777 and a population density of 96 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 663 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Hindman
| Population : | 663 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Knott County |
| Postal code : | 41822 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 8.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,115 feet / 340 meters |
| Capital city : | Hindman is capital of Knott County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:34:12 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 82 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hindman is located at 37°20'9"N 82°58'50"W (37.3359300, -82.9804400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hindman decreased by 17.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 777 | - | census |
| 2011 | 769 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 757 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 754 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 744 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 728 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 719 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 704 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 693 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 678 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 663 | -2.26% | estimation process |
Schools in Hindman
College & universities near Hindman, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156189 | Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes (KY) | 41844 |
| 156790 | Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard (KY) | 41701-2402 |
| 491181 | Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Hazard (KY) | 41701-9519 |
| 248192 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
| 156727 | Frontier Nursing University | Hyden (KY) | 41749 |
Post offices near Hindman
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hindman Post Office | Hindman (KY) | 41822 |
| Leburn Post Office | Leburn (KY) | 41831 |
| Carr Post Office | Carrie (KY) | 41725 |
| Mall Post Office | Mallie (KY) | 41836 |
| V Post Office | Vest (KY) | 41772 |
Other cities in Knott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knott County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pippa Passes | 606 | City in the U. |
