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Hanson, KY


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Hanson, Kentucky

Hanson, Kentucky, in Hopkins county, is 31 miles SW of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 94 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 625.

The People and Families of Hanson

In Hanson, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Hanson people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanson had a median family income of $36,406.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hanson gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hanson Housing

Owners occupy 83% of the housing units in Hanson.

Commuting

In Hanson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Hanson, KY

Comparing Hanson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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