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Henderson County

Illinois · 6,387 residents · 378.793 sq mi
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Henderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,759. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,826 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,800. With a median age of 50.1, 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 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,387
−22%since 2000
from 8,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+22%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Henderson County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,759
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,645
+81%since 2000
from $17,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,041)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(72)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(252)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,060)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(112)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1.8%(118)
Diversity Score10.4%(667)
Segregation Score12.9%(822)
Diversity Score
10
+240%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson County, Illinois?

Henderson County, Illinois has about 6,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson County, Illinois earns about $55,759 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, Illinois?

About 17.5% 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 8.6% 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 1,709 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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