County · Kentucky
Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County, Kentucky. Henderson County had 44,255 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 21101.
Henderson County is one of the 2 counties of the Henderson, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,255
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,793 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,280
Median household income
$58,851
±$3,092 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$171,900
±$9,056 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$777
±$24 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Henderson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,793 residents in Henderson County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,255 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,280 over 436 square miles of land.
| Measure | Henderson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,280 | 4,534,824 | −1,549 |
| Households | 18,522±394 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.05 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,151±49 | 2,023,116 | −409 |
Henderson County's population since 2000
From 44,829 in 2000 to 44,255 in 2025: down 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Henderson County?
Henderson County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Henderson with 27,822 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Henderson County?
The median resident of Henderson County is 40.9 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.1%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Henderson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 5.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.0%±1.0 pts | 81.5% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.6%±1.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7%±1.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±1.8 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Henderson County earn?
Half of Henderson County's 18,522 households earn less than $58,851 a year (±$3,092), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $60,213 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Henderson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,851±$3,092 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,123±$3,627 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,844±$1,386 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.8 pts | 16.1% | −3.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4%±4.1 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4%±2.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±1.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Henderson County?
Owners occupy 64.9% of Henderson County's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 by its owner (±$9,056). The median renter pays $777 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Henderson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,900±$9,056 | $205,600 | +$13,879 |
| Median gross rent | $777±$24 | $967 | −$71 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±5.0 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,303±$52 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9%±2.1 pts | 68.3% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 20,151±49 | 2,023,116 | −409 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±2.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Henderson County building?
Builders took permits for 112 new housing units across Henderson County in 2025 (58 single-family), 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Henderson County get to work?
77.9% of Henderson County's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Henderson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±1.8 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±2.4 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9%±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 10.2% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±1.5 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Henderson County's census tracts?
Henderson County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,623 (Tract 204.01) to $99,375 (Tract 207.03).
| Tract 201.0121101020101 | 1,692±279 | $34,147 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20221101020200 | 2,068±274 | $47,326 |
| Tract 20321101020300 | 1,948±353 | $48,813 |
| Tract 204.0121101020401 | 2,341±321 | $29,623 |
| Tract 205.0121101020501 | 2,604±385 | $59,076 |
| Tract 206.0221101020602 | 4,672±553 | $59,457 |
| Tract 206.0321101020603 | 1,889±210 | $45,898 |
| Tract 206.0421101020604 | 3,683±378 | $47,250 |
| Tract 207.0121101020701 | 5,821±638 | $58,836 |
| Tract 207.0321101020703 | 3,473±457 | $99,375 |
| Tract 207.0421101020704 | 3,309±442 | $73,025 |
| Tract 20821101020800 | 4,173±589 | $70,313 |
| Tract 209.0121101020901 | 3,663±624 | $75,592 |
| Tract 209.0221101020902 | 2,944±354 | $47,900 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Henderson County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 88th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 120 |
| Median household income | 58th of 120 |
| Median home value | 44th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 59th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 91st of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 120 |
| Median age | 67th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Henderson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.