Hodgenville is a city located in Larue County Kentucky. Hodgenville has a 2024 population of 3,333. Hodgenville is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,235 in 2020.
The average household income in Hodgenville is $55,681 with a poverty rate of 24.26%. The median age in Hodgenville is 30.3 years: 32.1 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hodgenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,797 | 86.25% |
| Two or more races | 278 | 8.57% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 2.74% |
| Other race | 79 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,115 | 2.81 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 488 | 3.89 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 386 | 1.18 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 174 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 97.1 |
| Male | 67 | 3.48 | 0 | 100 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 7.15% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 6.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 334 | 17.57% |
| High School Graduate | 540 | 28.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 6.63% |
| Some College | 512 | 26.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,674 | 1,460 | 431 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 91 | 0 |
| Black | 85 | 85 | 26 |
| Other Race | 79 | 55 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 30.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,866 | $54,545 | $53,443 |
| High School Graduate | $36,544 | $36,544 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,916 | $43,313 | $48,355 |
| Some College | $25,915 | $33,289 | $24,528 |
$43,916
Average Earnings
$43,313
Average Male
$48,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.29% of Hodgenville residents speak only English, while 5.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,629 | 617 | 23.47% |
| Multiple | 275 | 107 | 38.91% |
| Hispanic | 372 | 103 | 27.69% |
24.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.1%
Male Poverty Rate
31.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hodgenville is Multiple, with 38.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hodgenville is White, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 36.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.8% |
| High School | 7.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,486 | $66,757 |
| Households | $37,022 | $55,681 |
| Married Families | $92,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,061 | $32,318 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
138
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 85 | 95.51% |
| White | 53 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.48%
Born in Hodgenville
97.22%
Native Born
2.78%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
97.22% of Hodgenville residents were born in the United States, with 78.48% having been born in Kentucky. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,456 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 3,432 | 25 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 3,407 | 25 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 3,382 | 24 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 3,358 | 25 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 3,333 | 24 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 3,309 | 29 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 3,280 | 20 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 3,260 | 25 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 3,235 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 3,251 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 3,234 | 15 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 3,219 | 36 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 3,183 | -26 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 3,209 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 3,210 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 3,194 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 3,204 | -30 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 3,234 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,235 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,874 | 153 | 5.62% |
| 1990 | 2,721 | 190 | 7.51% |
| 1980 | 2,531 | -31 | -1.21% |
| 1970 | 2,562 | -894 | -25.87% |