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Henderson County

Kentucky · 44,829 residents · 436.361 sq mi
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Henderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,892. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,829
+4%since 1990
from 43,044 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 99 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+11%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Henderson County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,892
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,556 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,470
+53%since 1990
from $12,042 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(39,790)
Black7%(3,013)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(185)
Asian0.2%(89)
Diversity Score18.5%(7,957)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(40,643)
Black7%(3,154)
Hispanic / Latino1%(433)
Asian0.3%(148)
Diversity Score19.5%(8,746)
Diversity Score
20
+6%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Henderson County to nearby counties

HENDERSON COUNTY VS
Vanderburgh County
Income$61,648+72%
Home value$184,000+152%
Population181,995+311%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
Webster County
Income$59,628+66%
Home value$112,900+55%
Population12,929−71%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
Union County
Income$60,327+68%
Home value$104,500+43%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
Posey County
Income$78,129+118%
Home value$222,900+206%
Population24,988−44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson County, Kentucky?

Henderson County, Kentucky has about 44,829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Henderson County, Kentucky earns about $35,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Henderson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, Kentucky?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson County, Kentucky?

About 12.3% of people in Henderson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,785 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 207.01Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 208Census Tract 206.04Census Tract 209.01Census Tract 207.03Census Tract 207.04Census Tract 209.02Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 202Census Tract 203Census Tract 206.03Census Tract 201.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 42420ZIP 42406ZIP 42452ZIP 42458ZIP 42451
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