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Henderson, KY · 2 counties · 57,184 residents (2025 est.) · 768.387 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,026. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,636.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,122
−3%since 2000
from 58,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57,184 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57K58K58K59K60K1990201020202024Henderson
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,026
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,847 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,590
+78%since 2000
from $17,796 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,636
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,026 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(53,726)
Black6.5%(3,808)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(701)
Asian0.3%(156)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(10,979)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(48,323)
Black7.2%(4,107)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(2,407)
Asian0.4%(206)
Other3.6%(2,079)
Diversity Score34.5%(19,712)
Segregation Score26.4%(15,094)
Diversity Score
35
+85%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
−7%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

HendersonCENTRAL27,822
What's inside

2 component counties

Henderson CountyCENTRAL44,255Webster County12,929
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, KY?

Henderson, KY has about 57,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, KY?

The typical household in Henderson, KY earns about $59,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, KY expensive?

In Henderson, KY, the median home is worth about $158,636, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, KY?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, KY?

About 14.4% of people in Henderson, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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