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Hopkinsville city, KY

ZIP 42240 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42240

42240 has a population of 41,510 with a median age of 35.4 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
66.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Black
23.4%+89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.1%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.5%+31% vs US avg
x
High school
32.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.2%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.1%+56% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+73% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.9%+133% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.4%+907% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 42240

Poverty Rate
19.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.9%+133% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.3%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.4%+907% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population41,510
Median age35.4
Poverty rate19.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White66.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Black23.4%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born24.6%