Henry County's estimated 2026 population is 16,692 with a growth rate of 1.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henry County is the 68th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,372 and has seen a growth of 8.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henry County includes 91.04% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.04%)
Two or more races (4.32%)
Black or African American (2.69%)
Other race (1.41%)
Asian (0.53%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,360 | 91.04% |
| Two or more races | 682 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 425 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 223 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Henry County's average per capita income is $42,307. Household income levels show a median of $60,736. The poverty rate stands at 16.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,246 | - |
| Families | $77,934 | $97,292 |
| Households | $60,736 | $78,321 |
| Non Families | $29,334 | $37,025 |
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