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Hendron

Kentucky · 4,774 residents · 5.34 sq mi
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Hendron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,302. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,774
+13%since 2000
from 4,239 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
894 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hendron
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,302
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,858 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,462
+37%since 2000
from $22,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(4,087)
Black4.8%(228)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(161)
Asian1.9%(89)
Other2.4%(115)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,389)
Diversity Score
29
+186%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hendron, Kentucky?

Hendron, Kentucky has about 4,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hendron, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hendron, Kentucky earns about $53,302 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 $177,300, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Hendron, Kentucky?

About 32.6% 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 9.2% 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 1,025 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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