County · Kentucky
Henry County, Kentucky
Henry County, Kentucky. Henry County had 16,447 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 21103.
Henry County is one of the 12 counties of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,447
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,678 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,856
Median household income
$63,347
±$4,205 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$197,900
±$14,610 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$895
±$57 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Henry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,678 residents in Henry County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,447 for July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,856 over 286 square miles of land.
| Measure | Henry County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,856 | 4,534,824 | −55 |
| Households | 6,147±131 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.05 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,705±27 | 2,023,116 | −64 |
Henry County's population since 2000
From 15,060 in 2000 to 16,447 in 2025: up 9.2%. 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 Henry County?
Henry County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Eminence with 2,823 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eminence | 2,705 | $41,734 |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 884 | $43,203 |
| Campbellsburg | 836 | $54,875 |
| Pleasureville | 779 | $49,932 |
| SmithfieldGEOID 2171364 | 124 | $49,375 |
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 Henry County?
The median resident of Henry County is 41.0 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Henry County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±0.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 5.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6%±2.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±2.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5%±2.3 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.3 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 Henry County earn?
Half of Henry County's 6,147 households earn less than $63,347 a year (±$4,205), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $66,366 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Henry County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,347±$4,205 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,675±$7,844 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,532±$2,952 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±2.7 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1%±6.4 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7%±3.6 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 Henry County?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Henry County's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,900 by its owner (±$14,610). The median renter pays $895 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Henry County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,900±$14,610 | $205,600 | +$39,510 |
| Median gross rent | $895±$57 | $967 | −$65 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6%±9.2 pts | 36.6% | +16.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,438±$92 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3%±3.2 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,705±27 | 2,023,116 | −64 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3%±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.1%±2.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.2%±2.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.9%±2.7 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 Henry County building?
Builders took permits for 68 new housing units across Henry County in 2025 (68 single-family), 4.1 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 Henry County get to work?
76.3% of Henry County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Henry County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±2.7 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±3.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9%±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±1.9 pts | 10.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min±2.0 | 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 Henry County's census tracts?
Henry County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,835 (Tract 903.02) to $71,375 (Tract 901).
| Tract 90121103090100 | 2,745±289 | $71,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 90221103090200 | 3,768±432 | $64,219 |
| Tract 903.0121103090301 | 2,778±295 | $66,848 |
| Tract 903.0221103090302 | 3,656±253 | $49,835 |
| Tract 90421103090400 | 2,909±371 | $63,994 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Henry County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 72nd of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 120 |
| Median household income | 35th of 120 |
| Median home value | 30th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 74th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd of 120 |
| Median age | 65th 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
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