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Henderson County

Kentucky · 44,793 residents · 436.361 sq mi
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Henderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
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
44,793
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Henderson County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,471
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,490
+49%since 2000
from $18,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(40,643)
Black7%(3,154)
Hispanic / Latino1%(433)
Asian0.3%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(8,746)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(37,323)
Black8.1%(3,632)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,368)
Asian0.5%(239)
Other4.1%(1,821)
Diversity Score35.4%(15,873)
Segregation Score29.1%(13,023)
Diversity Score
35
+82%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson County, Kentucky?

Henderson County, Kentucky has about 44,793 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson County, Kentucky earns about $50,471 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 $133,200, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, Kentucky?

About 18.2% 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 18.2% 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 1,749 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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