Hopkinsville, KY β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Christian County Β· Kentucky

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hopkinsville based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hopkinsville
National Avg
Kentucky Avg
Population: 65Income: 32Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 41

Quick Stats

Population

31,011

2023 ACS

Median Income

$47,428

2023

Median Home Value

$140,200

2023

Median Rent

$869

2023

Median Age

35.1

Unemployment

8.2%

Cost of Living Index

81.6

100 = national avg

Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, with a population of 31,011 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hopkinsville is one of the communities in Kentucky.

The median household income in Hopkinsville is $47,428, and the median home value is $140,200. The cost of living index is 81.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $869 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, and the median age is 35.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

31,011

Male

15,257

49.2%

Female

15,754

50.8%

Median Age

35.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.3%

High School or Higher

34.9%

Foreign Born

2.8%

Veterans

7.7%

Married

31.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.549

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

60.4%

Foreign Born

2.8%

White
60.4%
Black
27.7%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
8.4%
Other
2.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%

1,163 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
827 (71.1%)
Puerto Rican
80 (6.9%)
Cuban
23 (2.0%)
Dominican
37 (3.2%)
Salvadoran
106 (9.1%)
Honduran
51 (4.4%)
Other Hispanic
39 (3.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
209 (57.1%)
Japanese
156 (42.6%)
Thai
1 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
7 (77.8%)
Other Pacific Islander
3 (33.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
48 (102.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

28,673

English Only

96.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

635 speakers

Limited English

1.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
635 (2.2%)
Other Indo-European
161 (0.6%)
Other Asian
157 (0.5%)
German
30 (0.1%)
Other Languages
27 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
24 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.2%

Limited English Proficiency

1.8%

Spanish
49.9% limited English
Other Asian
99.4% limited English
German
73.3% limited English
Other Languages
85.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,384

7.7% of population

Disability Rate

38.4%

915 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$50,889

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
34.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
30.2%
Vietnam
29.8%
Korea
6.0%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
19.2%
35-54
26.7%
55-64
12.8%
65-74
16.7%
75+
24.6%

Male Veterans

1,799

75.5%

Female Veterans

585

24.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$50,889

Non-Veteran Income

$28,688

Difference

$22,201

77.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

915

Without Disability

1,469

Disability Rate

38.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

13,266

#1 Ancestry

English

10.9% (3,387)

#2 Ancestry

German

6.9% (2,149)

#3 Ancestry

American

6.7% (2,074)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
10.9%
German
6.9%
American
6.7%
Irish
5.3%
Scottish
3.0%
Italian
2.3%
European
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
French
0.9%
Polish
0.8%
West Indian
0.7%
British
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
Welsh
0.4%
Dutch
0.4%
Norwegian
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Czech
0.2%
Canadian
0.2%
Arab
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

12,650

Family Households

7,464

59.0%

Married Couples

3,837

30.3%

Non-Family Households

5,186

41.0%

Single Mother Households

2,676

21.2%

Single Father Households

951

7.5%

Living Alone

4,238

33.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,604

In Married Couple

2,902

43.9%

With Single Mother

3,272

49.5%

With Single Father

430

6.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$58,009

Married Couple Income

$85,118

Single Mother Income

$37,049

Single Father Income

$29,740

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

408

Grandparents Responsible

179

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$47,428

-35% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,815

-28% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.1%

+48% vs national

Gini Index

0.4580

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.2%

+57% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.4%

of households

How Hopkinsville Compares

Hopkinsville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hopkinsville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hopkinsville. The median household income here is $47,428.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.9%
$25-50K
28.1%
$50-75K
19.6%
$75-100K
11.1%
$100-150K
9.7%
$150-200K
4.1%
$200K+
2.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.2%

+38% vs KY avg

Labor Force

13,120

Employed

11,806

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.1

Work from Home

3.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

81.6

100 = national avg

-18.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$35,920

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$84,903

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
83.4
Food
86.3
Transportation
72.5
Healthcare
89.0
Utilities
88.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,094

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,346

per month

The median household income in Hopkinsville, KY is $47,428, which is 35.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,815. The poverty rate of 20.1% is higher than the KY state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4580, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, compared to the state average of 5.9%. The labor force is 13,120. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 85.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 81.6, which is 18.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 83.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,920 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$178,725

Median List Price

$220,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$122

Days on Market

50

Active Inventory

111

Months of Supply

5.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$190,305

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,048

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

13.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

17.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
13.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
17.6%
Listings with Price Drops
24.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 16.5%List Price ↑ 0.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

22

New Listings

33

Pending Sales

17

Homes Sold ↓ 31.3%New Listings ↓ 25.0%Pending ↓ 62.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$122

Median List $/SF

$151

Sale $/SF ↓ 11.6%List $/SF ↑ 7.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Hopkinsville, KY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area, home prices have risen 141.8% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 106.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 61.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 8.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Clarksville, TN-KY housing market rather than Hopkinsville alone.

20yr ↑ 141.8%10yr ↑ 106.9%5yr ↑ 61.4%2yr ↑ 8%Q3 1992 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Clarksville, TN-KY

Hopkinsville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hopkinsville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$140,200

Median Rent

$869

Total Housing Units

14,290

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Owner Occupied

50.3%

Renter Occupied

49.7%

Median Property Tax

$1,058

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$781

Housing Types

Single Family
70.7%
Multi-Family
26.6%
Mobile Home
2.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,058

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.76%

of home value

Median Home Value

$140,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,296

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,058) by the median home value ($140,200). In Hopkinsville, KY, this works out to an effective rate of 0.76%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hopkinsville, KY is $178,725 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 50 days on the market. 13.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $122. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,048/month. About 50.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 14,290 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,058. The effective tax rate is 0.76%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.53

per 1,000 residents

+74% vs national

Property Crime Rate

25.05

per 1,000 residents

+46% vs national

Total Crimes

908

2024

Violent Clearance

82%

cases solved

Property Clearance

30%

cases solved

YoY Change

+24.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Hopkinsville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Hopkinsville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hopkinsville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 54.5%Property ↓ 23.3%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Hopkinsville police solve 115% of rape cases but only 22% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.07100.0%
RapeViolent200.65115.0%
RobberyViolent230.7573.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent923.0078.3%
BurglaryProperty1575.1252.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty55318.0221.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty591.9242.4%

Hopkinsville, KY reported 139 violent crimes and 769 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 residents is 74.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 82% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 553 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 17.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241397694.5325.05
20231129643.6431.29
20221161,1383.8037.28
20211181,1713.8338.04
2020939383.0530.72
2019901,0832.9135.05
2018851,0022.7832.74
2017789302.4629.28
2016959272.9528.77
2015961,0702.9332.67

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

80.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

37.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

35.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$10.9M

Individual Assistance

$3.2M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

13 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $16.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … β†’Severe StormMay 2025$2.2Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormApr 2025$653K$2.0M
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormApr 2025β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Severe StormFeb 2025β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormJul 2024$327K$324K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$2.8Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormFeb 2022$244Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’TornadoDec 2021$3.2M$184K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$25K$607K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storm, Tornadoes, Flooding, Lands… β†’Severe StormAug 2016$424Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2011β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormMay 2010β€”$650
Severe Winter Storm and Flooding β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2009$874Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009β€”β€”
Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… β†’Severe Storm(s)Oct 2008$99Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormFeb 2008β€”$1K
Hurricane Katrina β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record Snow β†’SnowFeb 2005$10Kβ€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

978

Total Claims Paid

$21,286,561

Avg Claim Payout

$21,765

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

56

Federal Funding

$12,268,985

Properties Protected

77

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.17

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine23$6,862,042
601.1: Generators11$643,154
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins6$1,074,044
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)4$544,661
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)4$147,484

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hopkinsville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, ice storm. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 978 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,887,956 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,157,694 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 56 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

β€”

Depression Rate

β€”

Diabetes Rate

β€”

Uninsured Rate

β€”

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Hopkinsville has an obesity rate of β€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Western State Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Western State Hospital2.9 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Cumberland Hall Hospital2.9 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Trigg County Hospital20.0 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville23.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Unity Psychiatric Care-Clarksville23.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

58,598

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY41,3500
CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT17,2480

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

64.9K MT

Top Emitter

COMMONWEALTH AGRI-ENERGY LLC

64.9K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
COMMONWEALTH AGRI-ENERGY LLC
Hopkinsville Elevator Co
Other64,909

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 64.9K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

85.5%

+9% vs national

Public Transit

0.0%

-98% vs national

Work From Home

3.2%

-66% vs national

Carpool

8.9%

Walk / Bike

1.0%

combined

How Hopkinsville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333010
202222010
202133020
202023200
201944001
201857100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Hopkinsville, KY covers travel times and transportation modes. 85.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.2% work from home, which is below the KY state average of 7.3%. 8.9% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.9%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

12,650

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.9%
Cellular Data Plan
71.1%
Satellite
7.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.3%
No Internet Access
10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

of households

Tablet

55.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
87.6%
Desktop / Laptop
72.2%
Tablet
55.9%
Smartphone Only
13.1%
No Computer
7.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.8Β’

per kWh

-33% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.5Β’

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.5Β’

per kWh

-45% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$134

residential

-9% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

25% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Kentucky averages 12.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $134. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hopkinsville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

58,598

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water41,3500
CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water17,2480

80.4% of households in Hopkinsville have broadband internet access. 57.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 58,598 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hopkinsville is located in Christian County, KY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hopkinsville.

Election Overview

Source: Christian County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

7,055

32.6%

GOP Votes

14,332

66.1%

Total Votes

21,671

Margin

R+33.6%

Shift from 2020

R+5.1pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+33.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20247,05514,33221,67132.6%66.1%R+33.6
20208,29615,08023,86334.8%63.2%R+28.4
20167,18814,10822,06932.6%63.9%R+31.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Christian County recorded 21,671 total votes. Republicans won the county with 66.1% of the vote compared to 32.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+33.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Christian County has shifted 2.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

206

Total Assets

$400.7M

Total Income

$349.6M

Per 10K Residents

66.4

nonprofits

+3.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

22

Median Assets

$449K

Oldest Active

1938

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
27
Education
26
Human Services
18
Community Improvement
13
Housing & Shelter
9
Philanthropy
9
Arts & Culture
8
Recreation & Sports
7
Youth Development
6
Public Benefit
6
Public Safety
5
Animal-Related
4
Health Care
4
Mental Health
3
Voluntary Health
3
Employment
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Unknown
3
International
2
Environment
1
Crime & Legal
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
90.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $361.2M of $400.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hopkinsville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
JENNIE STUART MEDICAL CENTER INCHealth Care$305.4M$242.6M1938
PENNYRILE ALLIED COMMUNITY SERVICES INCCommunity Improvement$14.7M$22.3M1975
UNIVERSITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL INCEducation$7.7M$8.4M1973
HOPKINSVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCEducation$7.5M$1.1M1991
THE HOPKINSVILLE FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$5.3M$2.3M1996
PENNYROYAL HOSPICE INCβ€”$5.0M$2.7M1984
CHRISTIAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION FOUNDATION INCCommunity Improvement$4.4M$31K1997
HOPKINSVILLE ROTARY CHARITABLE TRUST INCEducation$4.2M$640K2012
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS INCEducation$3.7M$3.6M1995
SANCTUARY INCβ€”$3.1M$2.4M1983
JENNIE STUART HEALTH FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$2.8M$768K2019
ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTIAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$2.7M$520K1981
P H P INCβ€”$2.6M$22.0M1982
PIONEERS INCORPORATEDβ€”$2.6M$263K1989
HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTIAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$2.2M$1.3M1989
CHRISTIAN COUNTY HOPKINSVILLE DEVELOPMENT CORPβ€”$2.1M$548K1989
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY INCYouth Development$2.0M$769K2005
PENNYROYAL HOUSING ALTERNATIVE INCHousing & Shelter$1.8M$304K2013
SEASONED WOMEN INCHuman Services$1.6M$1.5M2007
HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTIAN COUNTY UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$1.3M$629K1977
REDEEMED AND RESTORED INCORPORATEDMental Health$1.2M$1.1M2018
LACY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCPublic Safety$1.1M$93K2005
CHALLENGE HOUSE INCORPORATEDCommunity Improvement$983K$106K2007
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OF HOPKINSVILLE INCHousing & Shelter$890K$928K2004
PENNYRILE DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNMENTAL CENTER INCCommunity Improvement$879K$72K1986
PENNYROYAL ARTS COUNCIL INCArts & Culture$853K$780K1978
KATE JOUETT HENRY MEMORIAL FUNDReligion$749K$172K2011
VIRGINIA STREET BAPTIST CHURCH HOMES INCHousing & Shelter$745K$835K1981
HOPKINSVILLE INNER CITY COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONHousing & Shelter$690K$53K2011
ALPHA ALTERNATIVE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER INCHealth Care$673K$556K1990
AARON MCNEIL HOUSE INCHuman Services$585K$678K1983
PENNYRILE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY INCReligion$555K$875K1975
CHRISTIAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$531K$284K1979
ST LUKE FREE CLINIC OF HOPKINSVILLE INCUnknown$492K$226K1993
WESTERN HILLS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE INCRecreation & Sports$483K$659K1984
CHRISTIAN COUNTY RESCUE TEAM INCHealth Care$481K$106K1992
PENNYRILE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER INCHuman Services$461K$699K2003
ODD FELLOWS HOLDING COMPANY INCHousing & Shelter$449K$46K2007
CHARIS MINISTRIESReligion$408K$93K2022
HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTIAN COUNTY YMCA FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$403K$41K2023
THOMPSON KILLEBREW FBO FUMCReligion$372K$54K2020
WEST KENTUCKY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDEmployment$365K$2.9M2017
GREATER HOPKINSVILLE CHAMBER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCCommunity Improvement$344K$72K1999
CHRISTIAN COUNTY 4-H COUNCILYouth Development$313K$177K2012
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERSβ€”$272K$84K1967
TRAIL OF TEARS COMMISSION INCβ€”$223K$32K1988
PENNYRILE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCEnvironment$220K$93K1990
MINORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF WESTERN KENTUCKY INCCommunity Improvement$149K$68K2009
MICAH MISSION INCFood & Agriculture$132K$45K2022
HUNT FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$117K$313K2014

Hopkinsville, KY has 206 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $400.7M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 27 organizations. 22 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 66.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1938.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

113

Total Approved

$26.7M

Jobs Supported

726

Per 10K Residents

36.4

SBA loans

-42.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

25

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

25 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

110

Total Amount

$25.2M

Avg Loan

$229,545

Median Loan

$107,000

SBA Guaranteed

$18.5M(73%)

Jobs Supported

714

5043% of all loans

Loans

3

Total Amount

$1.4M

Avg Loan

$475,667

Median Loan

$478,000

7(a) β€” 97%504 β€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

15

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.1M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$472,467

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction19 loans
NAICS 23
$4.0M
Retail Trade15 loans
NAICS 44
$3.8M
Other Services15 loans
NAICS 81
$3.9M
Accommodation & Food Services11 loans
NAICS 72
$3.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance8 loans
NAICS 62
$913K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
General Steel Contractors Inc3$2.4M
Legendre Real Estate Ky Llc1$2.2M
Bed Wood and Parts Llc3$1.7M
Kessar Hospitality Llc1$1.5M
Newswanger Farm1$1.4M
Smoothie Sailing Llc3$1.0M
Hammond-pennyrile Moving & Sto1$903K
Blue Springs Llc1$834K
Ats Tactical Gear Llc3$815K
Ambrose Home Supply Inc1$700K

Hopkinsville, KY has received 113 SBA loans totaling $26.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 110 loans (97% of the total), supporting 714 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 3 loans totaling $1.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Hopkinsville is U.S. Bank, National Association with 25 loans. That works out to 36.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

44,713

Avg Median Income

$58,970

Avg Home Value

$184,500

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4224041,510$49,872$147,400$866277.2
422663,203$68,068$221,600$91872.6

Hopkinsville, KY has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 44,713. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $58,970. The average median home value is $184,500. The average median monthly rent is $892.

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