Population 15,856 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henry County
Household size in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Henry County average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Compared with other Kentucky counties, Henry County has larger households than most.
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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Henry County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, as it has nationally.
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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Henry County (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Henry County
Renters in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.7% of households in Henry County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Henry County is close to the national rate: 9.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Louisville area overall (7.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Henry County was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Henry County has older homes than the great majority of Kentucky counties.
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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $680 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $783 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $992 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Henry County runs $992 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $312 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Henry County
Bachelor's degrees in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Henry County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Henry County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, 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 Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Henry County is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Henry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 2.57 | 42.0 | 11.9% | 23.7% | 9.9% | 1976 | $992 | 15.5% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| Oldham County | 2.88 | 40.2 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,330 | 47.4% | 94.8% | 3.3% |
| Owen County | 2.64 | 43.7 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 20.4% | 1987 | $763 | 19.3% | 86.0% | 7.6% |
| Clark County | 2.46 | 40.4 | 11.9% | 25.3% | 7.9% | 1986 | $1,156 | 28.5% | 91.1% | 4.1% |
| Floyd County | 2.55 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 26.8% | 8.9% | 1979 | $1,070 | 33.2% | 92.9% | 4.1% |
| Harrison County | 2.65 | 42.7 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 12.4% | 1981 | $762 | 21.7% | 90.5% | 3.0% |
| Washington County | 2.48 | 42.1 | 11.6% | 17.9% | 9.2% | 1982 | $753 | 15.1% | 87.8% | 3.3% |
| Robertson County | 2.76 | 36.9 | 15.7% | 20.5% | 18.3% | 1984 | $611 | 13.0% | 81.5% | 3.8% |
| Nicholas County | 2.77 | 41.0 | 9.7% | 25.5% | 16.2% | 1973 | $710 | 9.6% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| Crawford County | 2.29 | 45.4 | 6.2% | 18.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $700 | 11.2% | 85.6% | 3.8% |
| Orange County | 2.55 | 44.1 | 13.9% | 21.3% | 12.4% | 1980 | $919 | 15.9% | 86.2% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Orange County, IN · Otsego County, MI · Otoe County, NE · Oscoda County, MI · Osceola County, MI · Osceola County, IA · Osage County, MO · Osage County, KS · Oregon County, MO · Ottawa County, KS
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 Henry 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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