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Henderson

Kentucky · 28,757 residents · 16.902 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,757
+5%since 2000
from 27,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,701 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K27K28K29K1990201020202024Henderson
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,359
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,427 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,209
+13%since 2000
from $17,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(23,976)
Black11.5%(3,316)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(657)
Asian0.5%(141)
Other2.7%(773)
Diversity Score36.9%(10,622)
Diversity Score
37
+35%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Kentucky?

Henderson, Kentucky has about 28,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Henderson, Kentucky earns about $33,359 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Kentucky?

About 16.6% 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 19.4% 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 2,812 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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