Population 44,280 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henderson County
Household size in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Henderson County has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.46 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Henderson County is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Henderson County (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Henderson County
Renters in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Henderson County is about as common as it is nationally: 35.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Kentucky overall (31.7%). More than four in ten owners (44.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Henderson County is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Henderson County has a lower vacancy rate than most Kentucky counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Henderson County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Only seven of Kentucky's 120 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $569 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $632 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $706 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $829 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Henderson County costs $829 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $261 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Henderson County
Bachelor's degrees in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Henderson County: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Henderson County is close to the national rate: 89.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Henderson County has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of Kentucky's 120 counties have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Henderson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | 2.42 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 35.1% | 10.2% | 1975 | $829 | 20.2% | 89.5% | 2.6% |
| Vanderburgh County | 2.29 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 35.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,140 | 27.4% | 91.8% | 4.5% |
| Daviess County | 2.49 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 31.9% | 8.0% | 1978 | $937 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| Gallatin County | 2.36 | 46.8 | 13.4% | 22.6% | 14.8% | 1966 | $663 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 8.0% |
| Hancock County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1983 | $737 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.8% |
| Saline County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 13.4% | 1971 | $842 | 21.2% | 90.1% | 6.8% |
| Breckinridge County | 2.64 | 42.0 | 10.2% | 18.6% | 21.4% | 1988 | $751 | 13.7% | 85.5% | 4.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 25.9% | 12.7% | 1964 | $819 | 15.5% | 89.4% | 7.4% |
| Williamson County | 2.30 | 42.9 | 12.6% | 29.3% | 10.0% | 1982 | $922 | 26.5% | 93.0% | 5.3% |
| Meade County | 2.77 | 40.5 | 10.4% | 25.9% | 10.5% | 1990 | $997 | 20.2% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Hardin County | 2.53 | 38.3 | 13.3% | 37.4% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,028 | 25.7% | 93.0% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Addison County, VT · Yadkin County, NC · Wyoming County, NY · Woodford County, IL · Wood County, TX · Winona County, MN · Windham County, VT · Washington Parish, LA · Barren County, KY · Adams County, IN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Henderson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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