Henderson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henderson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 44,493. It is the 25th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson County is 41.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson County is $58,239. This is 7% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $165,700. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Henderson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henderson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.