Mortons Gap, Kentucky
Mortons Gap: City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Mortons Gap is a city located in the county of Hopkins in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 863 and a population density of 280 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 825 inhabitants.
The city was created 221 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Mortons Gap
| Population : | 825 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Hopkins County |
| Postal code : | 42440 |
| Area : | 3.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 472 feet / 144 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1804 (221 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 267 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mortons Gap is located at 37°14'12"N 87°28'31"W (37.2367100, -87.4752800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Mortons Gap
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mortons Gap decreased by 4.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 863 | - | census |
| 2011 | 864 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 858 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 856 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 851 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 850 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 841 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 836 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 832 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 826 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 825 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Schools in Mortons Gap
College & universities near Mortons Gap, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mortons Gap, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Mortons Gap
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mortons Ga Post Office | Mortons Gap (KY) | 42440 |
Other cities in Hopkins County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hopkins County , KY.
| 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 |
| 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 |
