Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville, Kentucky is 24 miles N of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 62 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Christian county. The city is part of the Clarksville - Hopkinsville metro area. The population of Hopkinsville is 30,089.
The People and Families of Hopkinsville
In Hopkinsville, about 50% of adults are married.
Hopkinsville has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Hopkinsville had a median family income of $37,598.
Political Inclinations
Among Hopkinsville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $28,365. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Hopkinsville Housing
Of the housing in Hopkinsville, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners.
Commuting
In Hopkinsville, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville | 30,089 | $37,598 |
| Oak Grove | 7,064 | $31,972 |
High Points
Hopkinsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Profile of Hopkinsville, KY
Comparing Hopkinsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
