Dawson Springs
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Dawson Springs is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, with 2,452 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Charles, 7.7 miles E.
- 2,452residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 638 / sq mipopulation density
- 42408ZIP code
About Dawson Springs
Dawson Springs is a home rule-class city in Hopkins and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,452. It was a spa and resort town visited by tourists.
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Living in Dawson Springs
- Median household income
- $32,838
- Median home value
- $70,000
- Median rent
- $538/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Dawson Springs had 2,452 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,452 |
|---|---|
| Density | 638 per sq mi (246 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawson Springs at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hopkins County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,452 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.84 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1742° N, 87.6886° W |
| ZIP code | 42408 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2120224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawson Springs
- St. Charles7.7 mi E
- Princeton11.8 mi SW
- Earlington12.2 mi NE
- Nortonville12.9 mi E
- Mortons Gap13.2 mi E
- Crofton14.3 mi SE
- Nebo14.7 mi N
- Manitou15.1 mi NE
- Madisonville15.3 mi NE
- Cerulean15.5 mi S
- Providence15.9 mi N
- White Plains17.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Springs
What county is Dawson Springs in?
Dawson Springs is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Dawson Springs, KY?
2,452 people lived in Dawson Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson Springs, KY?
The ZIP code of Dawson Springs is 42408.
What is the elevation of Dawson Springs?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dawson Springs?
St. Charles (7.7 mi), Princeton (11.8 mi), Earlington (12.2 mi), Nortonville (12.9 mi), Mortons Gap (13.2 mi).
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