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Henderson Micro

Henderson, KY · 2 counties · 56,999 residents · 768.387 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,487. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,026.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

56,999
−3%vs 2000
vs 58,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
57K58K58K59K60K1990201020202024Henderson
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,487
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,847 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,606
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,796 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,026
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,026 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$303
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
1.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(52,890)
Black6.7%(3,805)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(231)
Asian0.2%(108)
Other0.3%(196)
Diversity Score17.7%(10,079)
18
−5%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Henderson, KY?

Henderson, KY has about 56,999 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, KY?

The typical household in Henderson, KY earns about $24,487 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 $44,026, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, KY?

About 9.9% 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 15.1% of people in Henderson, KY live below the federal poverty line.

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

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