U.S. County · Profile

Henderson County

44.1KTotal Population
100Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.60%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Henderson County has a population of 44,119 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Henderson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.5%38,163
Black or African American7.2%3,177
Two or More Races4.4%1,941
Hispanic or Latino2.9%1,279
Some Other Race1.3%574
Asian0.3%132
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%88
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%44

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Henderson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,912
23.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,949
19.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.0%
47.8% above national average
Median Age
41.0 years

Income & Poverty

$56,912Median Household Income
$30,949Per Capita Income
17.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,912$72,697
Families$71,953$87,464
Married-couple Families$71,953$80,587
Nonfamily Households$31,558$34,083

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Henderson County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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