Hanson, Kentucky
Hanson, Kentucky | |
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Main Street downtown | |
Location of Hanson in Hopkins County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′4″N 87°28′50″W / 37.41778°N 87.48056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Named after | a local railroad employee |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jimmy Epley |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Land | 2.35 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 758 |
| • Density | 321.87/sq mi (124.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 42413 |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-34390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493695 |
| Website | www |
Hanson is a home rule-class city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 742 at the 2010 census, up from 625 at the 2000 census.
The Hanson Historic District is located in the city. The companies that supply power to Hanson residents are Kentucky Utilities and Kenergy.