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Henderson County

Tennessee · 27,842 residents · 520.009 sq mi
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Henderson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
27,842
+9%since 2000
from 25,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Henderson County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,534
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,097
+36%since 2000
from $17,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(22,932)
Black8%(2,034)
Hispanic / Latino1%(247)
Asian0.1%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(5,374)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(23,890)
Black6.9%(1,931)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(719)
Asian0.3%(90)
Other1.7%(486)
Diversity Score27.2%(7,576)
Segregation Score29.7%(8,277)
Diversity Score
27
+29%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Henderson County to nearby counties

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Income$45,375+2%
Home value$139,600+29%
Population11,820−59%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$59,341+33%
Home value$164,400+51%
Population17,994−37%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,787+16%
Home value$142,400+31%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$60,042+35%
Home value$211,800+95%
Population100,790+253%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson County, Tennessee?

Henderson County, Tennessee has about 27,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson County, Tennessee earns about $44,534 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, Tennessee?

About 13.6% 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 19.0% 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 5,998 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9752Census Tract 9753.02Census Tract 9754Census Tract 9755Census Tract 9751Census Tract 9753.01Census Tract 9750
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38351ZIP 38368ZIP 38388ZIP 38345ZIP 38371ZIP 38328
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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