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Henry County

Kentucky · 15,678 residents · 286.251 sq mi
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Henry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $134,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
15,678
+4%since 2000
from 15,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Henry County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,550
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,263 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,823
+39%since 2000
from $17,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(14,034)
Black3.3%(493)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(339)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(2,110)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(14,065)
Black2.2%(349)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(545)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other2.3%(361)
Diversity Score19.8%(3,108)
Segregation Score41.1%(6,440)
Diversity Score
20
+41%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Kentucky?

Henry County, Kentucky has about 15,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Kentucky earns about $52,550 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 $134,100, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Kentucky?

About 12.9% 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 18.0% 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 2,855 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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