Henderson County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,193 | — | #2,799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,227 | -17.2% | #1,872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.2 years | +29.0% | #211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,400 | -63.0% | #2,931 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | -34.3% | #2,384 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.6% | #1,739 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henderson County has a population of 6,193, making it the #2,799 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.2 years, which is 29.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henderson County is $62,227, ranking #1,872 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 7.8%.
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The median home value in Henderson County is $104,400 (-63.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $764/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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97.4% of residents in Henderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.
About Henderson County, Illinois
Henderson County, Illinois has a total population of 6,193, making it the 2,799th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henderson County is 50.2 years, which is 29.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henderson County is $62,227, which ranks #1,872 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8%.
The median home value in Henderson County is $104,400, 63.0% below the national median. Renters in Henderson County pay a median gross rent of $764 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henderson County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Henderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Henderson County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.