Earlington is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 1,649. It was founded in 1870 around the area coal fields, and was named for John Baylis Earl, a lawyer who was central in developing the coal industry in the region. Earlington apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Earlington apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.