Hopkinsville , Christian County, Kentucky
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. In the 2010 census it had a population of 31,577 inhabitants 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.
Hopkinsville has a total area of 31.72 square miles (82.16 km2).
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Hopkinsville, KY Quick Facts
| Population : | 30,680 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky |
| 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 : | 06:19:18 (16th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 42240 |
| Density : | 373 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.92% (2010-2019) |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 31,577 | census |
| 2011 | 31,874 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,866 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,313 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,147 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,865 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,332 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,688 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,814 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,680 | estimation process |
According to census records, the population of Hopkinsville decreased by 2.92% in 9 years.
People born in Hopkinsville, KY (65)
People born in Hopkinsville, KY, 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, KY.
- 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)
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hopkinsville, KY
| 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, KY distances to biggest Kentucky cities
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