Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 5,937 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 92nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 7,344 and has seen a growth of -19.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.2 years
Female: 51.5 years
Male: 49.5 years
There are 5,048 adults, (1,710 of whom are seniors) in Henderson County.
Female: 3,094 (50%)
Male: 3,099 (50%)
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 94.04% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,824 | 94.04% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 83 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.18% |
Henderson County's average per capita income is $44,362. Household income levels show a median of $62,227. The poverty rate stands at 13.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,359 | - |
| Families | $80,500 | $86,660 |
| Households | $62,227 | $73,914 |
| Non Families | $31,233 | $42,969 |
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