Henderson County's estimated 2025 population is 44,293 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 25th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 46,263 and has seen a growth of -4.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 85.83% White, 6.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,187 | 85.83% |
| Black or African American | 3,032 | 6.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,367 | 5.32% |
| Other race | 561 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.19% |
Married
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Never Married
Henderson County's average per capita income is $43,083. Household income levels show a median of $58,239. The poverty rate stands at 15.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,312 | $104,820 |
| Families | $74,845 | $93,260 |
| Households | $58,239 | $76,611 |
| Non Families | $34,971 | $42,066 |
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