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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Henderson County

Tennessee · 25,522 residents · 520.009 sq mi
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Henderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,057. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

25,522
+17%since 1990
from 21,844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+4%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Henderson County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,057
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,019
+78%since 1990
from $9,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.1
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(20,024)
Black8.2%(1,782)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(157)
Asian0%(10)
Diversity Score20.6%(4,506)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(22,932)
Black8%(2,034)
Hispanic / Latino1%(247)
Asian0.1%(35)
Diversity Score21.1%(5,374)
21
+2%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 20.4 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 Henderson County, Tennessee?

Henderson County, Tennessee has about 25,522 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Henderson County, Tennessee earns about $32,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Henderson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, Tennessee?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson County, Tennessee?

About 12.4% of people in Henderson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,678 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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