Hanson, Kentucky

Hanson, Kentucky
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 / 37.41778; -87.48056
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Founded1869
Incorporated1873
Named aftera local railroad employee
Government
 • MayorJimmy Epley
Area
 • Total
2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2)
 • Land2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
436 ft (133 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
758
 • Density321.9/sq mi (124.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
42413
Area codes270 & 364
FIPS code21-34390
GNIS feature ID0493695
Websitewww.cityofhanson.com

Hanson is a home rule-class city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Hanson had a population of 758.

The Hanson Historic District is located in the city. The companies that supply power to Hanson residents are Kentucky Utilities and Kenergy.