Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 28,807 with a growth rate of 1.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 54th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 27,794 and has seen a growth of 3.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 39 years
There are 21,621 adults, (5,124 of whom are seniors) in Henderson County.
Female: 14,381 (51.4%)
Male: 13,599 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 87.17% White, 7.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,389 | 87.17% |
| Black or African American | 2,199 | 7.86% |
| Two or more races | 979 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 331 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.13% |
Henderson County's average per capita income is $44,375. Household income levels show a median of $55,136. The poverty rate stands at 16.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,305 | - |
| Families | $70,709 | $81,563 |
| Households | $55,136 | $70,753 |
| Non Families | $27,837 | $46,338 |
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