Hanson, KY Demographics

A map of Hanson's Population by Race

Hanson, Kentucky has an estimated population of 958, a large increase from the 758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hanson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hanson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hanson, that probability was 19.8% in 2020 and 16.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hanson is ranked the 252nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hanson was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hanson's White Population

874 residents of Hanson, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hanson is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Hanson ranks 305th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanson's White population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. White residents' share of Hanson's population has increased from 89.3% to 91.2%.

Hanson is more White than neighboring Madisonville (77.7% White), Manitou (89.2% White), and Earlington (67.1% White). Hanson is less White than neighboring Slaughters (94.3% White), and Onton (100% White).

Hanson's Black Population

0 residents of Hanson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hanson is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Hanson ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Hanson's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Hanson is less Black than neighboring Slaughters (2.9% Black), Madisonville (10% Black), and Earlington (28% Black).

Hanson's Asian Population

10 residents of Hanson, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hanson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Hanson ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hanson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Hanson is more Asian than neighboring Slaughters (0% Asian), Manitou (0% Asian), and Onton (0% Asian). Hanson is less Asian than neighboring Madisonville (1.1% Asian), and Earlington (1.5% Asian).

Hanson's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Hanson, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hanson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Hanson ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hanson's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.2%.

Hanson is more Hispanic than neighboring Slaughters (1.1% Hispanic), Manitou (0% Hispanic), Earlington (1.2% Hispanic), and Onton (0% Hispanic). Hanson is less Hispanic than neighboring Madisonville (4.8% Hispanic).

Hanson's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Hanson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hanson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Hanson ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hanson's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Hanson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madisonville (0.2% Native American/Other), Manitou (0% Native American/Other), Earlington (0% Native American/Other), and Onton (0% Native American/Other). Hanson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Slaughters (1.7% Native American/Other).

Hanson's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Hanson, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hanson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Hanson ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hanson's population has decreased from 6.5% to 3.2%.

Hanson is more Multiracial than neighboring Slaughters (0% Multiracial), Earlington (2.3% Multiracial), and Onton (0% Multiracial). Hanson is less Multiracial than neighboring Madisonville (6.2% Multiracial), and Manitou (10.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.