Hodgenville, Kentucky is an unincorporated town in LaRue County with a population of 8,628 people. The town is located about 15 miles south of Elizabethtown and has a population density of 66 people per square mile. Hodgenville is home to several local businesses such as Country Treasures Antiques and Collectibles, Lord’s Diner Cafe, and the Old KY Home Cookin' Restaurant. Visitors can take advantage of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park or Mammoth Cave National Park. There are also many organizations that serve the community such as Lions Club of Hodgenville and the Rotary Club of LaRue County. Local sporting events are held at LaRue County High School for soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, cross country, basketball, golf and more.
The population in Hodgenville (zip 42748) is 8,628. There are 66 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hodgenville (zip 42748) is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hodgenville (zip 42748) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hodgenville (zip 42748)
- 56.7% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 19.4% are married with children
- 20.4% have children, but are single
Race in Hodgenville (zip 42748)
- 89.4% are White
- 5.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander