Hopkinsville Christian County, Kentucky
Hopkinsville: City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
About
Hopkinsville is a city located in the county of Christian in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,577 and a population density of 384 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 30,680 inhabitants.
The city was created 225 years ago in 1795.
Geography
Hopkinsville is located at 36°51'56"N 87°29'28"W (36.8656100, -87.4911700).
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Hopkinsville Quick Facts
| Population : | 30,680 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Christian County |
| Postal code : | 42240 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 82.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 528 feet / 161 meters |
| Capital city : | Hopkinsville is capital of Christian County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (225 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:40:59 (1st August 2021) |
| Density : | 373 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.92% (2010-2019) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hopkinsville decreased by 2.92% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,577 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,874 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,866 | 3.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,313 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,147 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,865 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,332 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,688 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,814 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,680 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Hopkinsville (65)
People born in Hopkinsville, including author, feminist, and social activist bell hooks, purported clairvoyant healer and psychic Edgar Cayce, politician Austin Peay, you can see a list of people who born in Hopkinsville.
- Joseph Ralston (United States general)
- Ed Whitfield (US politician)
- Edward T. Breathitt (politician from the US state of Kentucky (1924-2003))
- Bird Averitt (American basketball player)
- Charles K. Wheeler (American politician (1863-1933))
- Todd Rhodes (American musician)
- Greg Buckner (American former professional basketball player, born 1976)
- Chris Whitney (American basketball player)
- John Brim (American Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer)
- John P. Campbell, Jr. (American politician (1820-1888))
- James W. Hall (American writer)
- Thomas R. Underwood (American politician from Kentucky)
- Vincent Herring (American jazz saxophonist and flautist)
- Isiah Victor (American basketball player)
- Keith Tandy (American football player)
- Sean Daugherty (American basketball player)
- Jack C. Haldeman II (American writer and biologist)
- Artose Pinner (Player of American football)
Schools
College & universities near Hopkinsville
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156860 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville (KY) | 42240 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hopkinsville
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Other cities in Christian County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Christian County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | 7,320 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Pembroke | 889 | City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States |
| Crofton | 707 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| LaFayette | 160 | Human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fairview | 144 | Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hopkinsville distances to largest Kentucky cities