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Henderson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Henderson County, Tennessee has a population of 27,980, the 54th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $55,136 and the median home value is $164,800. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

Henderson County Quick Facts

Population 27,980
Median Household Income $55,13690% MOE ±$4,037
Median Home Value $164,80090% MOE ±$8,750
Poverty Rate 16.9%90% MOE ±3.0 pts
Unemployment Rate 6.1%90% MOE ±2.2 pts
Median Age 40.4 years90% MOE ±0.9 years
Homeownership Rate 73.2%90% MOE ±2.8 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.1%90% MOE ±2.5 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.6%
Cities/Places 8
Population 27,980 54th of 95
Median Income $55,136 21% lower than state
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Unemployment 6.1%

How Henderson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population27,97727,980+0.0%
Median household income$53,296$55,136No clear change (+3.5%)
Median home value¹$125,532$164,800+31.3%
Median gross rent$797$745No clear change (-6.6%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Henderson
$55,136
TN
$69,595
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Henderson
$164,800
TN
$286,700
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.1%
$25K-$50K 22.2%
$50K-$100K 30.8%
$100K+ 24.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.1%
$10K-$15K
7.3%
$15K-$20K
5.0%
$20K-$25K
4.8%
$25K-$30K
5.8%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
5.1%
$40K-$45K
2.4%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
10.5%
$60K-$75K
7.6%
$75K-$100K
12.7%
$100K-$125K
8.9%
$125K-$150K
6.1%
$150K-$200K
4.9%
$200K+
4.1%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
53.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $745/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
22.7%
18-34
19.0%
35-54
25.6%
55-74
25.0%
75+
7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 85.8%
  • Black: 7.9%
  • Hispanic: 3.0%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Other: 0.1%

Diversity Index

26out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 11.4%
  • HS Diploma: 48.5%
  • Some College: 17.5%
  • Associate's: 6.5%
  • Bachelor's: 10.8%
  • Graduate+: 5.3%

Cities & Places in Henderson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lexington7,962$49,05718.4%$176,000
Scotts Hill1,083$37,80950.7%$113,500
Parker's Crossroads615$73,6005.6%$175,000
Darden582N/A7.0%N/A
Sardis536$39,46431.2%$116,800
Chesterfield356$62,88521.9%$187,500
Wildersville78N/A14.1%$232,500
Luray77N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Henderson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 27,980. It is the 54th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson County is 40.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson County is $55,136. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $164,800. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henderson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Henderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henderson County, Tennessee?

Henderson County has a population of 27,980, making it the 54th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Henderson County?

The median household income in Henderson County is $55,136 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.

How many cities are in Henderson County, Tennessee?

Henderson County contains 8 Census-designated places.