Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 5,934 with a growth rate of -0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 92nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 7,344 and has seen a growth of -19.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 95.16% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (95.16%)
Two or more races (3.01%)
Other race (1.35%)
Black or African American (0.25%)
Native American (0.19%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,980 | 95.16% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 3.01% |
| Other race | 85 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Henderson County's average per capita income is $41,885. Household income levels show a median of $65,651. The poverty rate stands at 11.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,250 | - |
| Families | $76,563 | $84,172 |
| Households | $65,651 | $75,442 |
| Non Families | $33,409 | $50,788 |
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