Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 44,162 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 25th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 46,263 and has seen a growth of -4.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 34,264 adults, (8,484 of whom are seniors) in Henderson County.
Female: 22,750 (51.4%)
Male: 21,530 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 85.49% White, 8.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,856 | 85.49% |
| Black or African American | 3,585 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,908 | 4.31% |
| Other race | 628 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.04% |
Henderson County's average per capita income is $43,867. Household income levels show a median of $58,851. The poverty rate stands at 14.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,478 | - |
| Families | $75,587 | $92,965 |
| Households | $58,851 | $76,123 |
| Non Families | $34,749 | $41,076 |
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