Henderson County, KY

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2023 Population

44,493

0.619% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

15.4%

9.16% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,239

2.33% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$165,700

6.08% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

19,606

0.107% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Henderson County, KY had a population of 44.5k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $58,239. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Henderson County, KY declined from 44,770 to 44,493, a −0.619% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,912 to $58,239, a 2.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%), White (Hispanic) (1.44%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.22%).

None of the households in Henderson County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Henderson County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson County, KY are Henderson Community College (516 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Henderson County, KY was $165,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%.

Most people in Henderson County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Henderson County, KY borders Posey County, IN, Vanderburgh County, IN, Warrick County, IN, Daviess County, KY, McLean County, KY, Union County, KY, and Webster County, KY.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson County, KY is home to a population of 44.5k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.24% of Henderson County, KY residents were born outside of the country (550 people).

In 2023, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.5k people) in Henderson County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Henderson County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson County, KY was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.5k ± 435
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.03k ± 369
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.67k ± 382

3.23%

Hispanic Population

1.44k people

3.23% of the people in Henderson County, KY are hispanic (1.44k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Henderson County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
34,091 ± 4,516 people
Cuba
20,475 ± 3,505 people
India
12,629 ± 2,755 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,091 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 20,475 and India with 12,629.

Foreign-Born Population

1.24%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

550 people

1.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

582 people

As of 2023, 1.24% of Henderson County, KY residents (550 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson County, KY was 1.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
680 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
365 ± 169
Gulf War (2001-)
330 ± 130

Henderson County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson County, KY employs 19.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Henderson County, KY were Manufacturing (3,831 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,979 people), and Retail Trade (2,185 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,432), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,162), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,493).

Employment

Occupations

19.6k

2023 Value

± 1,044

−0.107%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson County, KY declined at a rate of −0.107%, from 19.6k employees to 19.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson County, KY, are Production Occupations (2,537 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,864 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,751 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

19.6k

2023 Value

± 1,044

−0.107%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson County, KY declined at a rate of −0.107%, from 19.6k employees to 19.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson County, KY, are Manufacturing (3,831 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,979 people), and Retail Trade (2,185 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Henderson County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,598

Median earning men ± $2,665

$35,947

Median earning women ± $2,785

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,808), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,464), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,347).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($245,897), Construction ($58,237), and Manufacturing ($55,200).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

64
Health Care and Social Assistance
62
Other Services (except Public Administration)
61
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$336k
Manufacturing
$115k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$60.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Henderson County, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Henderson County, KY awarded 516 degrees. The student population of Henderson County, KY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 449 male students and 1,157 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson County, KY are White (394 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (69 and 13.4%), Two or More Races (25 and 4.84%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 3.88%).

The largest universities in Henderson County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Henderson Community College (516 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Henderson County, KY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (110 and 21.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (92 and 17.8%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (62 and 12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,606 students enrolled in Henderson County, KY, 28% men and 72% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,240 records, of which 71% were women and 29% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
110 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henderson County, KY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Henderson County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Henderson Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

516 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Henderson Community College with 516 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson County, KY, which is 0.414 times less than the 365 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 394 degrees mean that there were 5.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 69 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,464) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.806% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (753k), and Secondary Education (541k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson County, KY was $165,700 in 2023, which is 0.546 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $156,200 to $165,700, a 6.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson County, KY is 64.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Henderson County, KY have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson County, KY is $58,239. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Henderson County, KY was Census Tract 208, Henderson County, KY with a value of $73,081, followed by Census Tract 207.01, Henderson County, KY and Census Tract 206.02, Henderson County, KY, with respective values of $62,229 and $56,193.

In 2024, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henderson County, KY. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.353%.

Housing

Property

$165,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,803

$11,872

Median Property Taxes

±$827

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henderson County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.3%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.3% of the housing units in Henderson County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 208, Henderson County, KY
Census Tract 207.01, Henderson County, KY
Census Tract 206.02, Henderson County, KY

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson County, KY was Census Tract 208, Henderson County, KY with a value of $73,081, followed by Census Tract 207.01, Henderson County, KY and Census Tract 206.02, Henderson County, KY, with respective values of $62,229 and $56,193.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Henderson County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,239

Median Household Income

± $2,898

18.5k

Number of Households

± 1,011

In 2023, the median household income of the 18.5k households in Henderson County, KY grew to $58,239 from the previous year's value of $56,912.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henderson County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.449

2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2023, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.729% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (4.87%)

In 2023, 80.2% of workers in Henderson County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (4.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson County, KY have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Henderson County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henderson County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henderson County, KY. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.353%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson County, KY (6.73k out of 43.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson County, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 23.8% of the children was living in poverty in Henderson County, KY. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 177 in Henderson County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 35.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

95.3% of the population of Henderson County, KY has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.872% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henderson County, KY see 1,927 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.26% decrease from the previous year (2,034 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 657 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,927 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henderson County, KY

Primary care physicians in Henderson County, KY see an average of 1,927 patients per year. This represents a 5.26% decrease from the previous year (2,034 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Henderson County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.66%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.872%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson County, KY grew by 11.6% from 4.18% to 4.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.3 in Henderson County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henderson County, KY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.6% in Henderson County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henderson County, KY.