Henderson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,980 | — | #1,542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,136 | -26.6% | #2,469 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #2,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,800 | -41.5% | #1,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | -35.9% | #2,506 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +33.7% | #2,275 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henderson County has a population of 27,980, making it the #1,542 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henderson County is $55,136, ranking #2,469 out of 3,222 counties — 26.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Henderson County is $164,800 (-41.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $745/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.2%.
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88.1% of residents in Henderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Henderson County, Tennessee
Henderson County, Tennessee has a total population of 27,980, making it the 1,542nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henderson County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henderson County is $55,136, which ranks #2,469 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Henderson County is $164,800, 41.5% below the national median. Renters in Henderson County pay a median gross rent of $745 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henderson County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Henderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.9%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Henderson County, Tennessee 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.