Earlington is a city located in Hopkins County, in the state of Kentucky (KY), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 3.3 square miles (9.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 422 ft. With a population of approximately 1,649 residents, Earlington offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 44.03% males and 55.97% females, and it has a population density of 493.71 people per square mile (190.62/km²). Earlington lies at a latitude of 37.27 and a longitude of -87.51, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (20.6%), followed by English (8.1%), German (3.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 42410.