Henderson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,280 | — | #1,114 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,851 | -21.7% | #2,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,830 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,900 | -39.0% | #1,767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,290 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +16.1% | #1,877 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henderson County has a population of 44,280, making it the #1,114 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henderson County is $58,851, ranking #2,186 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Henderson County is $171,900 (-39.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.9%.
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95.3% of residents in Henderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County, Kentucky has a total population of 44,280, making it the 1,114th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henderson County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henderson County is $58,851, which ranks #2,186 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Henderson County is $171,900, 39.0% below the national median. Renters in Henderson County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henderson County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Henderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Henderson County, Kentucky 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.