Henry County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 15,774. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 41.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $60,736. This is 3% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $181,300. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 86.1%.