County · Tennessee
Henderson County, Tennessee
Henderson County, Tennessee. Henderson County had 28,518 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 9 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 47077.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,518
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,842 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,980
Median household income
$55,136
±$4,037 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$164,800
±$8,750 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$745
±$51 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Henderson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,842 residents in Henderson County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,518 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,980 over 520 square miles of land.
| Measure | Henderson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,980 | 7,066,383 | +3 |
| Households | 10,920±325 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.08 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,963±25 | 3,143,670 | no clear change |
Henderson County's population since 2000
From 25,522 in 2000 to 28,518 in 2025: up 11.7%. 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 9 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Lexington with 8,130 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lexington | 7,956 | $49,057 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotts Hill | 877 | $37,809 |
| ChesterfieldGEOID 4714220 | 543 | $62,885 |
| Sardis | 414 | $39,464 |
| DardenGEOID 4719500 | 364 | not published |
| Parker's CrossroadsGEOID 4756870 | 284 | $73,600 |
| LurayGEOID 4744200 | 197 | not published |
| WildersvilleGEOID 4780720 | 161 | not published |
| HuronGEOID 4736700 | 58 | not published |
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 40.4 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.9%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Henderson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.9 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.5 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 7.4% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±2.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | +3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±2.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1%±2.8 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 10,920 households earn less than $55,136 a year (±$4,037), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $53,295 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Henderson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,136±$4,037 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,753±$4,990 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,236±$1,775 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9%±3.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9%±5.9 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5%±3.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 73.2% of Henderson County's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,800 by its owner (±$8,750). The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Henderson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,800±$8,750 | $286,700 | +$39,269 |
| Median gross rent | $745±$51 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8%±8.9 pts | 39.7% | −14.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,170±$68 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±3.5 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,963±25 | 3,143,670 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0%±4.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±3.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.9%±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±1.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 25 new housing units across Henderson County in 2025 (19 single-family), 0.9 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?
83.0% of Henderson County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Henderson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1%±3.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±2.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±2.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±2.6 pts | 12.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±1.9 | 25.7 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 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,042 (Tract 9752) to $83,438 (Tract 9750).
| Tract 975047077975000 | 2,802±491 | $83,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 975147077975100 | 3,560±478 | $50,852 |
| Tract 975247077975200 | 5,085±585 | $46,042 |
| Tract 9753.0147077975301 | 3,433±459 | $55,750 |
| Tract 9753.0247077975302 | 4,466±648 | $55,201 |
| Tract 975447077975400 | 4,339±570 | $53,459 |
| Tract 975547077975500 | 4,295±539 | $60,365 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 54th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 78th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 95 |
| Median household income | 61st of 95 |
| Median home value | 70th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 95 |
| Median age | 62nd of 95 |
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.