Hodgenville, Kentucky
Hodgenville: city in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States
About
Hodgenville is a city located in the county of Larue in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,206 and a population density of 586 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,255 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Hodgenville
| Population | 3,255 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Larue County |
| Postal code | 42748 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Area | 5.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5740,-85.7400 |
| Altitude | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Capital city | Hodgenville is capital of LaRue County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1839 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:59:03 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 595 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hodgenville is located at 37°34'26"N 85°44'24"W (37.5739500, -85.7399600).
Hodgenville map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Hodgenville increased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,206 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,229 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,200 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,190 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,205 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,204 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,180 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,214 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,233 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,249 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,255 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Hodgenville
1Lincoln Museum
66 Lincoln Square, Hodgenville, KY 42748, United States View details
Phone: +12703583163 | Website available
2Creekfront Park
250 Tonnieville Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748, United States View details
Phone: +12703583832
3Sinking spring
Hodgenville, KY 42748, United States View details
People born in Hodgenville (4)
People born in Hodgenville, including politician Thomas A. Robertson, professional wrestler Danny Little Bear, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal William E. Thurman, .
More notable people
- Abraham Lincoln (16th president of the United States (1809-1865)) he was born in 12/02/1809
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hodgenville, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156648 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701-3081 |
| 157650 | Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701 |
| 245069 | Trend Setters' Academy of Beauty Culture-Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701 |
| 156365 | Campbellsville University | Campbellsville (KY) | 42718-2799 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hodgenville, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Hodgenville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgenvill Post Office | Hodgenville (KY) | 42748 |
Distance to Other Cities
Hodgenville distances to largest Kentucky cities