Hanson, KY

Census Place

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2023 Population

989

2.56% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

47.5

3.94% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.64%

8.66% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$90,799

8.01% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$140,100

0.285% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

360

0.826% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Hanson, KY had a population of 989 people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of $90,799. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hanson, KY declined from 1,015 to 989, a −2.56% decrease and its median household income grew from $84,063 to $90,799, a 8.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hanson, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%).

None of the households in Hanson, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Hanson, KY are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Hanson, KY was $140,100, and the homeownership rate was 92.9%.

Most people in Hanson, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Hanson, KY was 2 cars per household.

United States Kentucky Hopkins County, KY Madisonville, KY Pennyrile Area Development District (North) PUMA, KY

Population & Diversity

Hanson, KY is home to a population of 989 people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.02% of Hanson, KY residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

In 2023, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (894 people) in Hanson, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41 White (Hispanic) and 28 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Hanson, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hanson, KY was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hanson, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hanson, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
894 ± 293
White (Hispanic)
41 ± 51
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
28 ± 30.1

4.15%

Hispanic Population

41 people

4.15% of the people in Hanson, KY are hispanic (41 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hanson, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,651 ± 4,142 people
Cuba
14,970 ± 2,999 people
India
12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

Foreign-Born Population

2.02%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

1.18%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

As of 2023, 2.02% of Hanson, KY residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hanson, KY was 1.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hanson, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
61 ± 72
Gulf War (2001-)
6 ± 16
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 14

Hanson, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 10.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hanson, KY employs 360 people. The largest industries in Hanson, KY are N/A, and the highest paying industries are N/A.

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

360

2023 Value

± 105

−0.826%

1 Year decline

± 41.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hanson, KY declined at a rate of −0.826%, from 363 employees to 360 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hanson, KY, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hanson, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

360

2023 Value

± 105

−0.826%

1 Year decline

± 41.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hanson, KY declined at a rate of −0.826%, from 363 employees to 360 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hanson, KY, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hanson, KY, though some of these residents may live in Hanson, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,750

Median earning men ± $20,319

$43,472

Median earning women ± $5,840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($167,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,263), and Construction ($90,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,083), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,604).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hanson, KY was $140,100 in 2023, which is 0.462 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $140,500 to $140,100, a 0.285% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hanson, KY is 92.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Hanson, KY have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hanson, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$140,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,356

$379

Median Property Taxes

±$124

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hanson, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hanson, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

92.9%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 92.9% of the housing units in Hanson, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 91.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hanson, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9701

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Hanson, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,799

Median Household Income

± $13,532

N/A

Number of Households

± N/A

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Hanson, KY grew to $90,799 from the previous year's value of $84,063.

The following chart displays the households in Hanson, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hanson, KY is from Kentucky.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87.7%)
Worked At Home (9.24%)
Carpooled (3.08%)

In 2023, 87.7% of workers in Hanson, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.24%) and those who carpooled to work (3.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hanson, KY have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Hanson, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hanson, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hanson, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hanson, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hanson, KY (77 out of 891 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hanson, KY is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.9% of the population of Hanson, KY has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 22% on Medicare, 24.5% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hopkins County, KY see 893 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.03% decrease from the previous year (971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2052 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 868 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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893 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hopkins County, KY

Primary care physicians in Hopkins County, KY see an average of 893 patients per year. This represents a 8.03% decrease from the previous year (971 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hopkins County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 26.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.1%

Uninsured

37.6%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

22%

Medicare

24.5%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hanson, KY declined by 32% from 1.62% to 1.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hanson, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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