Hanson, Kentucky
Hanson: City in Kentucky, United States
About
Hanson is a city located in the county of Hopkins in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 742 and a population density of 107 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 709 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Hanson
| Population : | 709 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Hopkins County |
| Postal code : | 42413 |
| Area : | 6.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 436 feet / 133 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:10:07 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 102 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hanson is located at 37°25'2"N 87°28'51"W (37.4172700, -87.4808300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hanson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hanson decreased by 4.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 742 | - | census |
| 2011 | 738 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 735 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 733 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 729 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 728 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 723 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 718 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 713 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 710 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 709 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Hanson (1)
American animator Bob Givens was born in Hanson
Schools in Hanson
College & universities near Hanson, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
| 156851 | Henderson Community College | Henderson (KY) | 42420-4699 |
| 484330 | Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro | Owensboro (KY) | 42303-7757 |
| 157076 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro (KY) | 42301 |
| 247940 | Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro (KY) | 42303 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hanson, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Hanson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hanson Post Office | Hanson (KY) | 42413 |
| Slaughter Post Office | Slaughters (KY) | 42456 |
| Madisonvill Post Office | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
| Manitou Post Office | Manitou (KY) | 42436 |
| Earlington Post Office | Earlington (KY) | 42410 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hanson , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 10,951 people.
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 |
| Mortons Gap | 825 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Saint Charles | 269 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States |
| Nebo | 225 | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America |
