Henderson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henderson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 27,906. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson County is 40.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson County is $53,471. This is 20% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $156,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Henderson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henderson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (7.6%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.