Hanson
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky

Hanson is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, with 758 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Slaughters, 5.2 miles N.
- 758residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 349 / sq mipopulation density
- 42413ZIP code
About Hanson
Hanson is a home rule-class city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Hanson had a population of 758.
The Hanson Historic District is located in the city. The companies that supply power to Hanson residents are Kentucky Utilities and Kenergy.
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Living in Hanson
- Median household income
- $95,903
- Median home value
- $141,500
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Hanson had 758 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 758 |
|---|---|
| Density | 349 per sq mi (135 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hanson at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hopkins County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 758 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4180° N, 87.4790° W |
| ZIP code | 42413 |
| Official website | cityofhanson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2134390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hanson
- Slaughters5.2 mi N
- Madisonville5.6 mi S
- Manitou6.1 mi SW
- Nebo9.2 mi W
- Earlington10.0 mi S
- Onton10.1 mi N
- Sacramento11.6 mi E
- Mortons Gap12.3 mi S
- Sebree12.8 mi N
- Dixon13.3 mi NW
- Bremen14.6 mi E
- Calhoun14.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hanson
What county is Hanson in?
Hanson is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Hanson, KY?
758 people lived in Hanson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hanson, KY?
The ZIP code of Hanson is 42413.
What is the elevation of Hanson?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hanson?
Slaughters (5.2 mi), Madisonville (5.6 mi), Manitou (6.1 mi), Nebo (9.2 mi), Earlington (10.0 mi).
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