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Hendron

Kentucky · 4,687 residents · 5.34 sq mi
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Hendron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
4,687
+11%since 2000
from 4,239 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
878 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hendron
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,277
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,858 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,092
+9%since 2000
from $22,984 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(4,016)
Black2.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,210)
Black4.9%(232)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(113)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other3.1%(147)
Diversity Score26.7%(1,249)
Diversity Score
27
+162%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hendron, Kentucky?

Hendron, Kentucky has about 4,687 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hendron, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hendron, Kentucky earns about $42,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hendron, Kentucky expensive?

In Hendron, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Hendron, Kentucky?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hendron, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hendron, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of people in Hendron, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hendron, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hendron, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 938 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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