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Henderson

Kentucky · 27,822 residents (2025 est.) · 16.902 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,852
+2%since 2000
from 27,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,648 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,822 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K27K28K29K1990201020202024Henderson
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,186
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,427 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,750
+72%since 2000
from $17,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+1%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(23,723)
Black10.4%(2,859)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(347)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(7,489)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(21,734)
Black12.3%(3,425)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,413)
Asian0.6%(174)
Other4%(1,106)
Diversity Score46.5%(12,943)
Diversity Score
46
+70%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Kentucky?

Henderson, Kentucky has about 27,852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Henderson, Kentucky earns about $48,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Kentucky expensive?

In Henderson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $160,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Kentucky?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of people in Henderson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,907 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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