Earlington, Kentucky

human settlement in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Earlington is a city of Kentucky in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,257.[2]

Earlington, Kentucky
The former Hotel Earlington, a local landmark
The former Hotel Earlington, a local landmark
Location of Earlington, Kentucky
Location of Earlington, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°16′27″N 87°30′41″W / 37.27417°N 87.51139°W / 37.27417; -87.51139
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Area
 • Total2.94 sq mi (7.62 km2)
 • Land2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 • Total1,257
 • Density445.59/sq mi (172.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42410
Area code(s)270 & 364
FIPS code21-23230
GNIS feature ID0491420
Websiteearlingtongovcity.com

History change

Earlington was founded by European Americans in 1870 around the area coal fields. Upon its incorporation a year later, it was formally named for John Baylis Earle, a lawyer who was central to developing the coal industry in the region.[3]

Geography change

Earlington is located at 37°16′27″N 87°30′41″W / 37.27417°N 87.51139°W / 37.27417; -87.51139 (37.274050, -87.511388).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2), of which 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (4.1%) is water.[1]

Demographics change

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880907
18901,74892.7%
19003,01272.3%
19103,93130.5%
19203,652−7.1%
19303,309−9.4%
19402,858−13.6%
19502,753−3.7%
19602,7861.2%
19702,321−16.7%
19802,011−13.4%
19901,833−8.9%
20001,649−10.0%
20101,413−14.3%
20201,257−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census of 2020, there were 1,257 people living in the city. The population density was 445.6 people per square mile (172.0/km²). There were 722 housing units, and 226 of them were empty. The racial makeup of the city was 71.3% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 2.5% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 496 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% were unmarried couples living together, 33.5% had a female householder with no husband or partner, and 18.3% had a male householder with no wife or partner. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53.

Of the people in Earlington, 25.5% were under the age of 18, 8.8% were from 18 to 24, 24.4% were from 25 to 44, 25.1% were from 45 to 64, and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females there were 93 males.[2]

The median income for a household in the city was $42,969, and the median income for a family was $43,958.[6] The per capita income for the city was $21,799.[7] About 26.1% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.2% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.[8][9]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 87. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "S1901: INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2021 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  7. "S1902: MEAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2021 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  8. "S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  9. "S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.