Hanson is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky. With a population of 625 in the 2000 census, Hanson is the smallest historic district in Kentucky. It is named for Henry B. Hanson, a civil engineer and surveyor who plotted the town for the Henderson and Nashville Railroad. The companies that supply power to Hanson residents are Kentucky Utilities and Kenergy. Hanson apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Hanson apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.