Henderson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Henderson County, Tennessee has a population of 27,906, the 53rd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $53,471 and the median home value is $156,000. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
Henderson County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Cities & Places in Henderson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 7,943 | $49,253 | 18.9% | $173,200 |
| Scotts Hill | 1,158 | $37,837 | 48.1% | $114,200 |
| Chesterfield | 650 | $58,929 | 7.8% | $198,000 |
| Darden | 612 | N/A | 5.7% | N/A |
| Parker's Crossroads | 578 | $70,313 | 4.4% | $178,800 |
| Sardis | 463 | $40,536 | 24.2% | $112,800 |
| Wildersville | 138 | N/A | 18.1% | $195,000 |
| Luray | 132 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Huron | 69 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Henderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 27,906, making it the 53rd most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Henderson County?
The median household income in Henderson County is $53,471 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.
How many cities are in Henderson County, Tennessee?
Henderson County contains 9 Census-designated places.