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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Henry County

Kentucky · 15,060 residents · 286.251 sq mi
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Henry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,263. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,060
+17%since 1990
from 12,823 in 1990
1990 – 2025
53 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+7%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Henry County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,263
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,846
+73%since 1990
from $10,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.2
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(12,267)
Black3.8%(492)
Hispanic / Latino0%(6)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score10.5%(1,350)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(14,034)
Black3.3%(493)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(339)
Asian0.3%(41)
Diversity Score14%(2,110)
14
+33%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Kentucky?

Henry County, Kentucky has about 15,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Kentucky earns about $37,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Kentucky expensive?

In Henry County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $80,200, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Kentucky?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Henry County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Kentucky?

About 13.7% of people in Henry County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,237 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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