Demographics
| Acreage | |
| Square Miles (Christian County) | 721.32 |
| Persons Per Square Mile | 102.5 |
| Population | 2010 | 2000 | 1990 | 1980 | 1970 |
| City | 31,577 | 30,566 | 29,809 | 27,318 | 27,318 |
| County | 73,955 | 73,834 | 68,941 | 66,878 | 56,224 |
| MSA* | 273,949 | 208,602 | 169,439 | 146,778 | 119,610 |
| Labor Market Area** | 444,095 | 366,848 | 312,724 | 287,977 | 241,844 |
* Includes Christian and Trigg counties in Kentucky and Montgomery and Stewart counties in Tennessee.
** MSA counties plus Caldwell, Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Todd counties in Kentucky and Robertson county in Tennessee.
| Population by Race & Ethnicity (2010) | Christian County | Labor Market Area |
| One Race | 96.7 | |
| White | 71.5% | |
| Black or African American | 21.2% | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6% | |
| Asian | 1.0% | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | |
| Some other Race | 2.0% | |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 6.1% | |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 93.9% |
| Population by Age (2005 - 2009 Est.) | Christian County | Labor Market Area |
| Under 15 | 25.6% | 22.0% |
| 15-19 | 6.8% | 14.0% |
| 20-24 | 13.6 | |
| 25-34 | 13.4% | 14.7% |
| 35-44 | 11.9% | 14.3% |
| 45-54 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| 55-59 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| 60-64 | 3.7% | |
| 65-74 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 75 to 84 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Median Age | 27.6 | 34.3% |
| Households | |
| Christian County (2009) | 26,424 |
| Average Persons Per Household | 2.87 |
| Residential Development | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Housing Units | 29,459 | ||
| Total New Housing Starts | 43 | 48 | 217 |
| Average New Construction Cost (Single Family) | $124,311 | $155,529 | $145,183 |
| Total Homes Sold | 336 | 404 | 344 |
| Average Total Sale Price | $117,925 | $107,910 | $107,657 |
| Commercial Development | Permits | Amount (in millions) |
| 2008 | 86 | $16.8 |
| 2007 | 47 | $24.5 |
| 2006 | 27 | $38.9 |
| Retail Sales | 45% Growth in 5 years |
| 2008 | $987,264,000 |
| 2007 | $980,748,000 |
| 2006 | $941,524,000 |
| 2005 | $721,614,000 |
| 2004 | $679,504,000 |
| Employment | Labor Force March '11 |
2008 Average | Unemployment Rate March '11 |
2008 Average |
| Christian County | 30,391 | 29,403 | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| Labor Market Area | 187,924 | 190,438 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| State of KY | 2,103,286 | 10.2% | 6.4% | |
| United States | 9.5% | 5.8% |
Christian County Average Annual Labor Market History
Christian County Average Annual Unemployment Rate History
| Employment | |
| Top Sectors by Employment | |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Retail Trade | 12.5% |
| Healthcare & Social Services | 13.1% |
| Accommodation & Food Services, Arts, Entertainment,Recreation | 8.9% |
| Public Administration | 8.7% |
| Income & Wages | |
| Per Capita Income (2008) | $31,282 |
| Median Household Income (2008) | $37,775 |
| Average Annual Wage (2007) | $33,347 |
| Educational Attainment | |
| High School Graduate or Higher > age 25 | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher > age 25 | 14.9% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.2% |
Interactive Maps
For interactive demographic mapping from ESRI, enter 42240 in the zip code box below and click "GO" Sources and Related Links
U. S. Census Quick Facts
American Community Survey
KY Cabinet for Economic Development
Kentucky Office of Employment & Training
Kentucky State Data Center
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hopkinsville-Christian County Board of Realtors
Hopkinsville-Christian County Planning Commission
Christian County Chamber of Commerce
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