Henry County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,856 #2,107 / 3,222
35th
Median Household Income $63,347 -15.7% #1,764 / 3,222
45th
Median Age 41.0 years +5.4% #1,801 / 3,222
44th
Median Home Value $197,900 -29.8% #1,426 / 3,222
56th
Median Gross Rent $895 -23.0% #1,469 / 3,222
54th
Poverty Rate 16.4% +30.3% #2,199 / 3,222
32th

Demographics

Henry County has a population of 15,856, making it the #2,107 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Henry County is $63,347, ranking #1,764 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$63,347 −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,764 of 3,222
45th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,532 −23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,181 of 3,222
32th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.4% +30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,199 of 3,222
32th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,988 of 3,222
38th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5% −54.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,737 of 3,222
15th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.2 min +16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #558 of 3,222
83th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Henry County is $197,900 (-29.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $895/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.

Median Home Value
$197,900 −29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,426 of 3,222
56th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$895 −23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,469 of 3,222
54th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.3% +18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,312 of 3,222
59th percentile
76.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Henry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,066 of 3,222
67th percentile

About Henry County, Kentucky

Henry County, Kentucky has a total population of 15,856, making it the 2,107th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henry County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Henry County is $63,347, which ranks #1,764 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Henry County is $197,900, 29.8% below the national median. Renters in Henry County pay a median gross rent of $895 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Henry County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.

Henry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).

All data for Henry 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.