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Hanson, KY
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
Population
958
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
441
ZIP codes
0
Hanson and its ZIP codes
Hanson at a glance
- Hanson is about 3.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,903, 50% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,500 (31% below Kentucky) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Hanson, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanson, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,903
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$141,500
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
90.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (56), Irish Americans (55), Scottish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hopkins County. PPP loans are for Hanson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,343
17,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,365 per person
How people get to work
Hanson, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanson, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hanson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlaughtersCity | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 5.9 mi | 17.9 |
| ManitouCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| NeboCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| OntonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| EarlingtonCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| SacramentoCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Mortons GapCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| SebreeCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| DixonCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Beech GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| CalhounCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BremenCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ProvidenceCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| NortonvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| St. CharlesCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanson, KY in?
- Hanson is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Hanson, KY?
- About 958 people live in Hanson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanson?
- Nearby places include Slaughters (5.1 mi), Madisonville (5.9 mi), Manitou (6.3 mi), Nebo (9.5 mi), Onton (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023