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Henderson County

Illinois · 5,984 residents (2025 est.) · 378.793 sq mi
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Henderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,227. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 2,020 residents. 21% 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 $104,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
6,193
−25%since 2000
from 8,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−18%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+22%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,984 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Henderson County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(290)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(321)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(315)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(322)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(259)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.2%(569)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(655)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(723)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.6%(1,029)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.2%(941)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(423)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.6%(346)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,227
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,405 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,931
+89%since 2000
from $17,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−4%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Henderson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,041)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(72)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,801)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other4.6%(286)
Diversity Score
15
+57%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
5
−64%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(63)
Puerto Rican0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(8)
Chinese0%(3)
Ancestry
German23.9%(1,482)
Irish13.8%(854)
English10.5%(650)
American7.7%(474)
Swedish5.2%(323)
French2.2%(139)
Dutch1.8%(109)
Italian1.4%(87)
Scottish1.1%(69)
Welsh0.9%(54)
Hungarian0.7%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(36)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.5%(34)
Polish0.5%(34)
Croatian0.5%(31)
Turkish0.3%(16)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Danish0.2%(11)
British0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(9)
Swiss0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(745)
Married56.4%(1,474)
Widowed4.4%(114)
Divorced10.7%(279)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(491)
Married58.8%(1,562)
Widowed13.1%(348)
Divorced9.6%(254)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson County, Illinois?

Henderson County, Illinois has about 6,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson County, Illinois?

The typical household in Henderson County, Illinois earns about $62,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson County, Illinois expensive?

In Henderson County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,400, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, Illinois?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson County, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in Henderson County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,903 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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