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Henderson Micro

Henderson, KY · 2 counties · 58,949 residents · 768.387 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,847. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,026.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

58,949
+3%since 1990
from 56,999 in 1990
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 74 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K58K58K59K60K1990201020202024Henderson
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,847
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,487 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,796
+53%since 1990
from $11,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,026
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,026 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
30.1% rent
1.9
+5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(52,890)
Black6.7%(3,805)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(231)
Asian0.2%(108)
Diversity Score17.7%(10,079)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(53,726)
Black6.5%(3,808)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(701)
Asian0.3%(156)
Diversity Score18.6%(10,979)
19
+5%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.0 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, KY?

Henderson, KY has about 58,949 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, KY?

The typical household in Henderson, KY earns about $34,847 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 $66,026, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, KY?

About 12.2% 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 13.0% 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 1,950 residents, a change of about 3 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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