Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins County: county in Texas, United States
About
Hopkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,920 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,662 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sulphur Springs. The county was created 177 years ago in 1848.
County Snapshot
Hopkins County at a glance
Hopkins County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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Kentucky counties
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MadisonvillePopulation 18,656
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Quick Facts about Hopkins County
| Population | 44,662 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Hopkins County |
| Area | 2053 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3088,-87.5408 |
| Altitude | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Capital | Sulphur Springs |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:15:20 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hopkins County is located at 37°18'32"N 87°32'27"W (37.3088200, -87.5408400). It has 5 neighbors: Delta County, Franklin County, Hunt County, Rains County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Hopkins County is Madisonville with a population of 18,656. Other cities include, Dawson Springs population 2,629, Earlington population 1,321, Nortonville population 1,147 and White Plains population 900. See all Hopkins County cities & populated places.
Hopkins County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hopkins County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 18,656 | County seat in Kentucky |
| Dawson Springs | 2,629 | City in Kentucky, United States of America |
| Earlington | 1,321 | City in Hopkins County, 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitat...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hopkins County
Official Website- Sulphur Springs
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hopkins County decreased by 5.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,920 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,844 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,607 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,424 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,155 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,055 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,598 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,293 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,024 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,686 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,662 | -0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Hopkins County (3)
People born in Hopkins County, including William Thomas Waggoner, songwriter Joe Shelton, musician, songwriter Bob Shelton, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hopkins County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 37,170 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
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| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
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