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Henderson Micro

Henderson, KY · 2 counties · 59,871 residents · 768.387 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,237.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,871
+2%since 2000
from 58,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K58K58K59K60K1990201020202024Henderson
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,255
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,847 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,438
+20%since 2000
from $17,796 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,237
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,026 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(53,006)
Black6.9%(4,121)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,438)
Asian0.4%(228)
Other1.9%(1,116)
Diversity Score26.4%(15,829)
Diversity Score
26
+42%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 59,871 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, KY?

The typical household in Henderson, KY earns about $40,255 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 $93,237, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, KY?

About 14.3% 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 14.8% 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 2,872 residents, a change of about 5 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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